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The High Level Skills (HLS) programme has published a summary report highlighting the main skills and talent needs faced by local SMEs, which have been supported by the GRADS for D2N2 project.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/putting-sme-voice-at-the-heart-of-course-development-through-co-design

Nottingham Trent University will lead the delivery of two new ESF business support projects focusing on leadership and management and STEM skills.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/01/ntu-continues-to-support-local-businesses-through-two-new-projects-to-develop-leadership-and-management-and-stem-skills

The High Level Skills programme is delivered by the High Level Skills Consortium, which is made up of Nottingham Trent University, Derby College, Nottingham College, the University of Derby, and Nottingham City Council.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/11/the-voices-of-diverse-smes-esf-funded-high-level-skills-programme-shares-data-about-impact-on-smes

Whether you are a business owner, line manager or member of staff in an eligible Small and Medium Enterprise (SME), this course is relevant for you to learn about how you can make a difference to sustainability in your personal and professional life.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/11/sustainability-and-inclusive-leadership-for-smes-december-dates-now-available

After a successful first session of our newly launched ESF-funded Practical Marketing Skills course for small and medium-sized enteprises (SMEs), Nottingham Business School are pleased to announced further dates available in November 2020.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/10/practical-marketing-skills-for-smes-november-dates-available-following-successful-launch

Nottingham Business School is pleased to announce further course dates for this new accredited short course in October, November, and December 2020.

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As part of NTU’s commitment to celebrating this, we have published some stories about the local Black-led businesses that the High Level Skills programme have worked with throughout the year.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/10/celebrate-black-history-month-2020

The High Level Skills (HLS) programme supports local black-led businesses to develop the skills and talent needed for healthy growth.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/10/esf-support-for-black-led-business

Following a pilot earlier this summer, Nottingham Business School is pleased to announce course dates for this new accredited short course from September 2020.

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In June and July 2020, Nottingham Business School ran a two-day pilot with local SMEs focusing on COVID-19, the climate crisis, and how learnings from one can support the other.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2020/08/nottingham-business-school-pilots-sustainability-and-inclusive-leadership-short-course-for-launch-in-autumn-2020