Masterclass - Accessing Skills and Workforce Training

14th July, 2026

12:00pm-1:30pm

FREE

Clacton-on-Sea

In just 90 minutes, you'll discover how to access the right training opportunities for growth. In a fast-changing business environment, investing in people is essential — but many small firms struggle to navigate funding, training options and workforce planning, including:

Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications

Leadership, management, digital, and technical skills training

Identifying current and future skills gaps

Creating practical workforce development plans

Compliance and sector-specific training opportunities

Participants will also learn about:

Government-backed training support

Skills bootcamps and training grants

Local authority programmes

Partnerships with colleges, universities, and training providers

The session will show businesses how to reduce training costs while maximising return on investment.

Attendees will explore how workforce development can help:

Increase productivity and innovation

Improve staff retention and engagement

Support succession planning

Build long-term business resilience

Using practical examples and discussion, the masterclass will showcase how small businesses are using training to adapt, grow, and future-proof their organisations.

Perfect for start-ups, sole traders, freelancers and established SMEs, this session will leave you feeling informed, inspired and ready to take action as well as give you the tools to go after it successfully. in accordance with your Growth Action Plan.

Masterclass Manager: Graham Broughton https://the-consortium.uk.com/about-us/#Graham

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