Nathan Wilkins – Project Co-ordinator Business Support The Joint Investment Strategy

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire – Joint Investment Strategy for Construction Delivery Strands Growth Through drivers and enablers Growth Through Business Growth Through People

Growth through local drivers and enablers We aim to increase client awareness and understanding of the industry through improved procurement practices driving realistic skill, employment and apprenticeship outcomes. Building stronger links between training provision and employers to deliver targeted skill needs through the most effective approaches.

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire – Joint Investment Strategy for Construction Delivery Strands Growth Through drivers and enablers Growth Through Business Growth Through People

Growth Through Business We are offering fully funded training courses to local Construction businesses that employ less than 250 people and are located within the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. Our target is to improve the capability of local employers to respond to business opportunities, through addressing Management challenges, Business survival, Diversification We aim to improve the productivity and working practices of local businesses through increased collaboration.

Growth Through Business – Courses Available Current course portfolio Business Improvement in Construction (3 options) Understanding the Market and Selling Finance, Costing and Pricing Business Analysis and Planning Leadership and Management Practice for the Construction and Built Environment Business Strategy - Leadership and Management through the business Cycle NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision Level 3 / 4 NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM Regs) The Management and Leadership Diagnostic Programme

Growth Through Business – Course feedback “The course was a real eye opener and has challenged me to re-think and reconsider some of the approaches we have made as a business. The course also gave me an unexpected opportunity to network with other forward thinking local construction businesses which was priceless.” Jon Johnson - Nottingham Maintenance Ltd

Growth Through People We aim to develop an appropriate skill base to address emerging and future skill needs to support business opportunities. Whilst engaging with the skilled workforce that are not currently economically active through conversion pathways.

Growth Through People Free recruitment service – finding you trained and motivated candidates Reduced recruitment risk through no charge work trial offer Embedded social value offer into your businesses offer strengthening future tenders

Nottingham Jobs Hub provision £2,500 Grant available for the employment of a Nottingham City resident into a construction job or apprenticeship Nottingham Jobs Fund Officers Kyle Richards / Ricky Flintoff Tel: /

Thank you Nathan Wilkins Construction Joint Investment Strategy Project co-ordinator Tel: Nathan Wilkins

Thank you Nathan Wilkins Construction Joint Investment Strategy Project co-ordinator Tel: Nathan Wilkins

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