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NWRC meeting business needs through funded programmes

written by cassoscoop November 20, 2024
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Sinead Hawkins, Business Skills Manager at NWRC says companies
including social enterprises will now be able to avail of reduced funding to
support the cost of training courses

North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Business Support Centre (BSC) has announced that companies, including social enterprises, will now be able to avail of reduced funding to support the cost of training courses as part of theVDepartment for the Economy (DfE) funded Skills Focus programme.

The NWRC is offering courses in areas such as: Business & Professional Programmes, Early Years Learning & Development, Computing, IT & Digital Media, Health & Social Care, Construction & Built Environment, Hospitality, Catering & Tourism, Engineering and Motor Vehicle which will be delivered in-person or online.

Sinead Hawkins, Business Skills Manager at NWRC explained: “Upskilling is key for every business, and we are delighted to have secured funding from the Department for the Economy to help businesses and social enterprises increase the skills levels, motivation and productivity of their staff by availing of industry-specific and accredited qualifications at Level 2 and above.

“This in turn will increase productivity and help businesses prosper.

“We also offer free training needs analysis and tailored training solutions specific to needs of
businesses and social enterprises.’’

If you are a business or social enterprise based in Northern Ireland with fewer than 250 employees and looking to upskill, you could be eligible for the Department for the Economy Skills Focus Programme which offers reduced funding for part-time training courses.

To find out more about the programmes we offer, please visit: https://www.nwrc.ac.uk/business/business-programmes/skills-focus

Or if you would prefer to speak with someone directly, contact Clare McLaughlin on 07436839960 or email [email protected]

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