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Free training for workers and furloughed staff in lockdown - keep your team focused, urges the source
SCR businesses are being urged to access free training for furloughed or home-working staff to help them feel valued and stay focused during the coronavirus lockdown.
The Source Skills Academy, a registered charity and leading Sheffield training provider, says companies can use this period positively by boosting their workers’ skills or qualifications.
The academy launched as an online trainer for businesses and apprenticeships within four days of closing its conference and training centre on Meadowhall Way in-line with Government shutdown.
For many local companies, valuable staff training can be entirely funded by the Skills Support for the Workforce pot, supplied by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the European Social Fund until autumn 2020.
Already, 124 learners are enjoying accredited courses ranging from management skills and customer service to social care and The Source says interest is rising since April 3, when the Government confirmed furloughed workers can undergo training.
“We swiftly changed our business so we could stay open and continue helping companies across the region,” said Tricia Smith, CEO of the award-winning training organisation.
“At this difficult time it is so important to keep staff motivated and focused. Getting fully-funded and supported online learning for staff will give them value and purpose now, and means businesses will have an even stronger team after this crisis.”
Danny Slinn, employment and skills project manager at The Source explained: “We have 12 trainers live online to support learners, using video conferences and interactive platforms, and a team of administrators and support workers on hand too.
“We are contactable 12 hours a day and will respond that day, too. Not many providers can offer that.”
Training materials can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anyone without internet access can receive learning packs by post and tutors will support them by phone.
To access fully-funded online training for staff in lockdown, please contact training@thesourceacademy.co.uk
Straight from the source
Tune in
Listen to Daniel Stanbra, Head of Operations at The Source, here as he explains the importance of online training for staff in the COVID-19 crisis on Business Live, the weekly Sheffield radio show headed up by Jamie Veitch which has become a staple of the region’s business community.
How to reach us
Our offices may be closed, but we’re still here to offer support with apprenticeships and skills training. For apprenticeship enquiries, please contact: apprenticeships@thesourceacademy.co.uk
For training enquiries, please contact: training@thesourceacademy.co.uk
Government’s furlough advice
Continuing professional development and training courses CAN be completed while employees are on furlough, the Government has announced. Employees must be paid at least their appropriate minimum wage for the time spent training.
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