Employers

Side by Side Training is a training and assessment Centre that provides vocational training and qualifications for our local communities. We believe that engaging and working in partnership with the employer in their employees’ learning and development assists the learners in their qualification journey and ensures that their training and development is fit for purpose and is an important component in learners’ attainment of their goals.

Please see our Employer Engagement Policy

It is vital that the training we provide meets the wishes of our employers and so all our training is tailored. We will work alongside you to deliver training that maximises the potential of your organisation and we do this by providing:

Information, advice and guidance
– Funding sources for training
– Recruitment and Selection of Apprentices
– Apprenticeship Service guidance and support
– Suitable training packages
– How to Mentor
Excellent communication and support
Bespoke training programmes for apprenticeships and traineeships
Bespoke training programmes for adult learners
Staff workshops or training events

How we work with you

From your initial enquiry, we will listen to your wishes and do our very best to make them come true with our 10-step Employer Plan!

Initial enquiry and follow up
Identify suitable training options and source funding
Recruitment and Selection if required
– Advertise
– Interview
– Guidance with employment and induction
Learner interview and skills/prior learning assessment
Propose and agree training programme
Training Agreement and Induction
Training delivery and assessment with regular employer input
Employer to learner mentoring guidance and support
Regular review and evaluation
Final Assessment and successful outcome

For more about Apprenticeships go see our Apprenticeship Employers page