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Skillls and Training

Skills and Training
Investing in your workforce

Find out about apprenticeships, working with schools, skills development and workforce training in north Norfolk.

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Working with schools

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Employers guide to work experience

The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) guides employers on providing work experience. They help prepare young people for the workforce and provide information on government policies, financial support, and relevant organisations.

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Employers' guide to working with schools (including work experience) 

The Council is committed to promoting strong working links between schools, colleges and employers in north Norfolk. You can introduce your business and industry to young people in many ways.

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Working Well Norfolk

Working Well Norfolk is an employment support project helping Norfolk residents with long-term health conditions or disabilities to move quickly into work and supporting them to stay in work.

The scheme provides employers with:

  • free support to recruit and retain staff
  • help to find people from a pool of talent
  • support with any current employees who might be struggling in their role due to their health condition or disability

Working Well Norfolk is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The scheme is managed by Norfolk County Council and is delivered by Seetec Pluss and Standguide Ltd. 

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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeship information for employers

Find out how an apprenticeship can help you grow your business. Choose from employing new staff or upskilling your existing staff.

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Apprenticeships at North Norfolk District Council

Here at NNDC, we are committed to boosting employment and creating more jobs. Apprenticeships will help us to go about achieving this and will assist us in supporting our young people in developing their careers.

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Interview with NNDC apprentices

Learn from NNDC apprentices how apprenticeships have helped them gain experience and grow their careers.

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Case Studies

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apprenticeship Case study

mundesley medical practice

Mundesley Medical Centre has been offering apprenticeships for the last 12 years and is employing three apprentices currently. Meet Charlotte who completed her apprenticeship and was promoted to manager's assistant.

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apprenticeship Case study

oyster yachts

Apprenticeships are an important part of Oyster’s future. The apprentice gets the opportunity to learn alongside a skilled tradesperson in all aspects of electrical installation, engineering, joinery, fit out and painting.

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apprenticeship Case study

wroxham barns

Wroxham Barns has found the value and rewards of using apprenticeships to train a young person straight out of school with no specific or developed skills and no experience.

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Training

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Help to Grow: Management

Help to Grow: Management is an applied course supporting managers and leaders of small and medium-sized businesses. Learn new skills, boost your profits and improve business performance, resilience, and long-term growth.

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Skills bootcamp

Guidance on how you can gain free skills as part of the government's lifetime skills guarantee. Find out what Skills Bootcamps can do for you and your career, and see if you're eligible. Employers can get involved too and skill up their workforce.

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