Tackling Skills Shortages - a five-point plan to help businesses

Through talking to businesses across the county, it has become increasingly apparent to Warwickshire County Council and the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce that skills shortages are becoming a significant barrier to growth.

Last month saw the launch of the county council’s five-point plan to support businesses in tackling skill shortages.

Now, in collaboration with the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and Kenilworth's The HR Consultancy, the county is pleased to announce the five steps to tackle such shortages and build tailored plans to suit individual business needs.

Step One - Complete the online registration form to join the campaign and benefit from the great support available.

Step Two - Engage with a dedicated business skills advisor to discuss your skills needs.

Step Three - Attend three workshops (details below) designed to offer lots of useful tips and strategies to consider when addressing skills shortages (exploring various labour pools, building effective vacancy adverts, non-salary benefits, engaging with schools, accessing training funding support, attracting new talent, understanding how apprenticeships can work for you, business support programmes).

Step Four - Working with your business skills advisor to identify which strategies or tips from the workshops you would like to replicate in your business and building effective skills plans utilising the support identified.

Step Five - Regular contact and reviews to track progress and link additional support if or when required.

A series of workshops are to be held at Kenilworth Holiday Inn, 212 Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1ED on the following dates.

Friday 13th July: 8.30am-1.30pm Exploring Alternative Routes to Recruitment

Friday 20th July: 8.30am-1.30pm Developing Essential Skills

Friday 27th July: 8.30am-1.30pm Business Support for You