Business Support

Skills and Training

Skills and training for Chesterfield businesses

Are you looking to develop your workforce? Whether you’re hiring new talent or upskilling existing employees, Chesterfield has a range of programmes to support you with skills and training.

Browse the developing talent in your business brochure for more information.

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Chesterfield Skills Brokerage Service

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Did you know you can access free advice in order to help identify your skills gaps and workforce development needs? Chesterfield Borough Council delivers a dedicated Skills Brokerage Service.

An advisor will guide you to:

  • Identify your training and workforce development needs
  • Access funding
  • Gain apprenticeship support and funding
  • Develop talent

Want to know more? Then contact the Skills Brokerage team to discuss your business needs on 01246 210351 or email Destination Chesterfield for an email referral to the service: info@chesterfield.co.uk.


Skills and training opportunities

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Already know the skills you need to develop? Browse current apprenticeships, courses and workshops.


Recruitment advice and support

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Want to attract fresh talent? Have you considered engaging with local schools and colleges? Inclusive recruitment? How about SWAP? You have several options for finding the right employee – learn more about them.