Skills and employment

For information about the full range of services available for employers, please visit the Business section of our website.  

Redundancy offer

Our Redundancy Action Support Team (RAST) offers redundancy advice and guidance services to employers addressing redundancy issues in Cheshire West and Chester. A team of private and public sector organisations provide responsive and sensitive support for your business.

We can also provide personal support to your employees as required starting Information, Advice and Guidance

Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices (RSSA)

If you are an employer who would like to recruit a redundant apprentice or offer new apprenticeship opportunities, more information can be found on the Engage Apprenticeship website or telephone 0800 015 0600.

Starting your own business

If you are thinking about starting your own business or going self-employed, the Let's Talk Business website has a guide that summaries the available support including access to finance and commercial premises.

Multiply for business

Over 21% of local businesses think that improved maths support would benefit their business (West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce).

The Multiply programme can improve maths skills in a flexible and tailored way ensuring your staff can feel more confident with numbers. We can help your employees progress on to courses that can get a recognised qualification. Support is available for those aged over 19 who do not have a maths GCSE at grade C/4.

Supported employment for employers

The Supported Employment Service helps adults with learning disabilities, autism and/or in secondary mental health care find and sustain employment.

Our team will work with you to identify opportunities for work trials and permanent positions and will support the employee at your business once a role has been filled.

Using the supported employment service can help reduce hiring and training costs as well as increasing the diversity of your staff.

Funding opportunities for your organisation

If your organisation is interested in running Adult Learning courses in the Cheshire West and Chester area and you wish to be notified when funding opportunities arise, please register your details on The Chest