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Strengthening local business networks through the Community Boost project

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The Community Boost Central project will work closely with local people, businesses, and organisations in the Central Area Council area of Barnsley (which covers the council wards of Kingstone, Worsbrough, Stairfoot, Dodworth and Central).

Business support from the Chamber of Commerce

The Skills and Employability programme is a bespoke offering, aimed at supporting 20 businesses with targeted training, which are not directly linked to “off the shelf” accredited courses. The aim of the programme is to enhance the skill sets of current employees and encourage progression, whilst strengthening local business networks.

• Each business to receive up to £2,500 of funded training.
• Support businesses introducing new products/services
• Develop innovation plans to build the business
• Safeguard jobs in the business

If you believe your business can benefit from improving the skills of your current employees and encourage progression workforce whilst strengthening your standing in the local business networks, apply using the form below.