Seetec is playing its part in retaining and developing the skills of people in the West Midlands region.

The Skills and Adaptable Workforce course delivered by Seetec in the Black Country, is available to people in employment who would like to improve their skills. Without this focus on training, valuable skills could be lost in the region, potentially leaving a skills gap.

The Skills and Adaptable Workforce training offers Level 2 courses across a variety of specific areas which are designed to enrich each individual’s skills at the same time as bringing benefits back into the workplace. Business Administration, IT, Warehousing and Customer Service are just some of the qualifications that are on offer.

To date, nearly 100 people have undertaken the training, which is backed by the Learning and Skills Council’s and West Midlands Leaders Board’s regional European Social Fund (ESF) programme. The training comes at no cost to the individual, as long as they remain committed to the course and complete the training.

Lorraine Crampton, programme manager at Seetec, said: “This type of training is particularly important as it offers skills-based qualifications. It concentrates on the occupational needs of individuals and helps companies to up-skill their workforce.

“We offer a particularly broad range of courses for people with various levels of ability.”

Ian Reid, area manager for Mr Tyre, has four members of staff currently undertaking the training: “In the current climate, it is important to have a workforce that has the relevant skills to keep the business working at its best. This training is helping people in the Midlands develop their skills, making sure that the region maintains its reputation of having a highly-skilled workforce.”

For those interested in undertaking the training, please contact Lorraine Crampton at Seetec on 01384 216900.