Please note the High Level Skills programme has now finished
The High Level Skills programme was a collection of projects that offered dedicated support, advice and funding to help up-skill employees of SMEs and provide businesses with access to the wealth of graduate talent in the area.
NTU worked as part of the High Level Skills consortium to deliver this programme which also included the University of Derby, Derby College, Nottingham College, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, East Midlands Chamber of Commerce, Enable and Inspire.
All projects were part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and came to an end in December 2023.
Projects
Reskill & Recover
Driving productivity and innovation, this project covered diverse recruitment and leadership, sector-specific sustainability training, and digital upskilling.
Branch out in STEM
These fully funded courses were available in Digital Fundamentals and STEM Women in Leadership.
Smart and Inclusive Leadership
This project supported employees of SMEs to access free bespoke training. Fully funded courses trained future leaders and provided expert career coaching, enabling participants to map out a clear career plan.
Priority Skills for D2N2 SMEs
Fully funded courses were available to help boost skills in leadership, sustainability, marketing and change management, along with our highly popular Women in Leadership course.
GRADS for D2N2
The GRADS for D2N2 project provided small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a comprehensive package of free and subsidised support that helped them connect with students, graduates and apprentices.
Whether an SME looking to recruit local graduates, or keen to see how graduate and high-level skills could support their business in different ways, this project helped to plug skills gaps and grow businesses.
Success stories
Hear from the beneficiaries we've supported through the High Level Skills programme.
Contact us about further support
If you are interested in accessing similar support for your business or would like to know more, contact our team at workingwithyou@ntu.ac.uk.