Workforce Development Programme Overview Bill Chapman Investors in People Development Manager DCELLS – Business Skills Delivery

Workforce Development Programme Client focused, flexible framework of support to help organisations develop their workforce and improve business performance Key components: Business Skills Hotline HRD Advisors Investors in People Framework Investors in People Assessment Service Discretionary Funding/Support Programmes

Business Skills Hotline Provide high quality information and advice to employers regarding Workforce Development support Freephone 0845 60 661 60 Signposting to partners and support agencies Administrative support for WDP

HRD Advisors HRD Advisors work with organisations to: Undertake a strategic review against the best practice principles set out in the IiP Standard Assist in the development of an Organisation Development Plan Assist in the development of an Organisation Learning Plan Perform a skills brokerage role Help evaluate the impact and return on investment of training and development

HRD Advisors continued Assist organisations to utilise discretionary funding support where appropriate Support and prepare organisations towards becoming an IIP recognised organisation Provide continued support to those IIP recognised organisations as appropriate

IIP Framework & Assessment Service Framework of best practice for business improvement through people development IIP engagement is a key objective for WAG WDP underpinned by the principles of IIP Wales IIP Quality Centre manages the assessment and review service

Selective Discretionary Funding Grants Support Programmes Selective Discretionary Funding Grants Private sector organisations Between 50% to 70% WAG contribution Funding levels aligned with DE&T Flexible Support for Business Statutory training is not eligible for funding Leadership & Management Workshops Delivery in a range of business disciplines Approved providers delivering pan Wales Delivered to National Occupational Standards Subsidised by WAG Work Based Training ‘on the job’ skills development Qualification based

Support Programmes continued Basic Skills Employer Pledge Advisory support available Selective grants available ReAct Skills development for individuals made redundant Training Support Recruitment support ProAct Pilot programme in response to current economic climate Training support Wage subsidies

Support Programmes continued People in Business Clubs Masterclass Key note speakers Networking opportunities for like minded organisations

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