Instep UK are proud to work collaboratively with the Business Growth Hub to introduce employers and stakeholders across the Greater Manchester region to the newly launched Skills for Growth Lean Manufacturing contract, which has been designed to support the growth and productivity of the manufacturing sector.

Through this project, manufacturing employers in the Greater Manchester region can access fully funded skills development programmes for their employees and managers.

Join this event to hear about the opportunities that are available and how you can access this funding to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies within your operations.

Agenda :

14:00 Tom Pickford – Partnership Manager – Business Growth Hub – Skills for Growth SME Support Programme

The SME support programme allows employers to understand what talent and skillsets they have in their organisation, and understand where it would be best to invest time in skills development to improve productivity and drive growth.

14:10 Louise Putland - Employer Engagement Manager - Instep UK - Skills for Growth Lean Manufacturing and Management Skills Programme

The programme enables employers within the Greater Manchester region to reskill and/or upskill their employees to address the skills challenges identified through national and regional research.

14:30 Questions and Answers Session - All

The Skills for Growth Contract is a £42 Million European Social Funded, to support 25,000 individuals and 3,000 businesses employed across Greater Manchester access Skills Support to drive growth and Productivity in Greater Manchester employers.