Leicester City SMEs are being invited to register for the Help to Grow leadership and management programme by East Midlands Chamber.
The 12-week executive leaders programme is aimed at businesses particularly hit by the pandemic looking to recover and grow. It is part-funded by the Government, with the remaining 10% paid by participating businesses as a one-off upfront fee of £750. However, East Midlands Chamber is subsidising the £750 training fee for 100 eligible businesses.
Why take part?
- Time. Commitment to the course is a staggered 50 hours over 12 weeks, allowing the training to sit comfortably alongside work commitments.
- Access to practical knowledge. The programme is led by course tutors who have first-hand experience of the reality of working in a business and leading a team.
- Practical plan of action. A valuable course outcome is a tailored Growth Action Plan for your business.
- Investment in skills. Your managers will be equipped with the skills to boost productivity; innovate; and build resilience to future shocks, allowing your business to fulfil its potential.
- Fully-subsidised. Businesses based in Leicester City (which has been selected by Government as a UK Community Renewal Fund area) are being offered an East Midlands Chamber subsidy which covers the £750 training fee for 100 eligible businesses, helping to aid recovery from coronavirus disruption.
The programmes take place online and in-person:
- Nottingham Trent University – Nottingham Business School: 22 April (online and Nottingham)
- De Montfort University – Leicester Castle Business School: 25 April (online and Leicester)
- University of Leicester, School of Business: 28 April (online and Leicester)
- University of Derby, Derby Business School: 9 May (online and Buxton)
- University of Nottingham, Business School: 9 May (online and Nottingham)
Businesses must be SMEs with 5 to 249 employees, trading over 12 months and be looking to create/safeguard jobs. Find out more here.
For an informal chat call Vicky Thompson on 07469148833 or email Vicky.Thompson@emc-dnl.co.uk
