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At Essex County Council, we’re committed to supporting both businesses and residents in their skills development journey. Whether you’re an employer looking to enhance your workforce or a resident seeking new opportunities, we’re here to help.
We provide a range of support services to help Essex businesses grow and thrive through skills development:
Access funding to support apprenticeship training in your business. Our team can guide you through the process of applying and benefiting from this initiative, ensuring you get the talent your business needs.
Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service
Whether you are looking to hire apprentices or upskill your current employees, the Essex Apprenticeship Hub offers tailored support and guidance on all things apprenticeship-related.
The Essex Apprenticeship Hub
With up to £2000 available per apprentice, we help small and medium businesses reduce the upfront costs of hiring or training apprentices.
Apprenticeship Support Fund Application
The Essex Green Skills Hub is a great tool to help you plan your career path in sustainability and green skills. It contains a lot of links to external resources that will support you in your journey to train or upskill, and/or find a new green job.
Essex Green Skills
We provide access to tools and resources that empower individuals to enhance their career prospects
A one-stop platform for finding jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities across the county. Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to retrain, EOP can help connect you with the right opportunities.
Essex Opportunity Portal
If you’re considering an apprenticeship, our support fund can help you cover initial expenses such as the cost of equipment and travel etc., to make the transition smoother.
Through focused green skills resources and the Green Skills Pledge, we are keen to keep employers and businesses in Essex up to date with information related to green skills
Essex Green Skills Hub
Stay connected with us to explore more ways we can help you build a brighter future through skills development.
Contact us via extraordinaryessex@essex.gov.uk or complete our contact form below:
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