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DIGITAL BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Growth Support Programme
Alan Smith
•Funded by the EU (part funded by the TDA)
•Completely free to businesses in the Heart of the South West Area
•TDA is one of the training delivery partners for Somerset, SBA is the other.
The Growth Support Programme
Who is this Growth Support Programme for?
•‘ERDF eligible’ SME businesses based in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
✓Existing business
✓Turnover of less than £42m
✓Employ under 250 staff
✓Have not received more than 200,000 Euros worth of public funding in the last 3 years.
MUST NOT BE in the following sectors:
× Fisheries & aquaculture
× Coal, steel & shipbuilding
× Synthetic fibres
× Primary production, processing & marketing agriculture products
× Banking & insurance
× School age education
× Nuclear
What you can expect from the Programme:
•3 hour face to face meeting with a TDA Business Adviser
•Further 9 hours of free advice and support;
•Includes 3 hours of digital support, which aims to increase growth and business efficiency and productivity through digital means.
= 12 hours of funded support
•Finance
•Human Resources
•Innovation
•Marketing
•Business Planning
As part of this support package, you will also be signposted to external agencies, specialist
business support organisations and training providers.
How to sign up to access the Growth Support Programme
1. Leave your contact details today
2. Contact TDA for a one to one
3. Visit TDA-Business.com/growth or Heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/business-support-programmes/growth-support-programme/
www.hotswdigitalskills.com@hotswskills&careers
THE 'WHY, WHAT AND WHEN' OF LOCAL DIGITAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS
BACKGROUND
The UK Digital
Strategy
March 2017
Set's out the Government's
ambition to create a world-
leading digital economy
that works for everyone.
National Digital
Skills Partnership
2018
Brings together public,
private and charity sector to
increase digital capability of
individuals and
organisations
Local Digital Skills
Partnership
June 2018
Heart of South West Digital
Skills Partnership launched.
2nd in the country!
Brings together 30 partners
from Education, Public,
Charity and Private Sector
OUR VISION
• For everyone; young, older, those entering
work, looking to retrain or develop further
• Driving desire and demand to upskill
• Setting direction through data & evidence
• Signposting and facillating collaboration
• Accessing opportunities for investment
• Developing digital skills programs in line
with business needs
Coordinate and deliver a digital strategy that inspires and enables digital skills excellence
MASTERING THE ART OF SELLING PRESENTATION
THE DIGITAL SKILLS PROBLEM
• Source: Lloyds Bank UK Business and Charity
Digital Index 2018
£85 BILLIONSME's with low digital
capability could unlock up to
an additional £84.5 billion
turnover if they were to develop
digital capability
£24,00041% of sole traders fall within
the low digital capability
bracket. If these sole traders
were to develop their digital
skills this would be worth
£24,000 extra turnover a year
AS AN ECONOMY
• Source: Lloyds Bank UK Business and Charity
Digital Index 2018
90%of new jobs require digital
skills. With 72 % of employers
saying they are unwilling to
interview candidates who do
not have basic IT skills
29%Jobs that do not require digital
skills pay, on average 29% less
than roles that do
ON AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL
• Source: Burning Glass ' No Longer Optional'
OUR ACTION PLAN
Recommendations scored for Impact and Feasibility
Action Plan with 25 priority areas that enable us to have a
clear operational plan.
Organised by 6 themes:-
Digital Careers: Young People
Digital Careers: Entry and Retraining
Creating Industry Relevant Digital Skills
Developing, Retaining and Attracting a Digital Skills Workforce
Advocating the value of Digital Skills
Creating a Heart of South West Digital Hotbed
HAVE YOU GOT AN APPETITE FOR DIGITAL SKILLS NEWS, FUNDING AND LEARNING?
DIGITAL SKILLS INNOVATION FUND
LLOYDS DIGITAL KNOWHOW WORKSHOPS: EXETER, FROME, TAUNTON, PLYMOUTH
BUZZ START ACADEMY: EXETER & PLYMOUTH
DIGITAL TRENDS: GROWTH HUB 1/2 DAY IN PLYMOUTH & BRIDGWATER
SSFW £2.5 TRAINING FUND FOR DIGITAL & CONSTRUCTION BUSINESSES
Find out more > bit.ly/HoSW-DSP-News
HEART OF THE SOUTH WEST DIGITAL SKILLS PARTNERSHIP PROJECT SUPPORTING CURRENTLY UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS IN THE DIGITAL SECTOR TO EMBARK ON OR PROGRESS WITHIN DIGITAL CAREERS.
PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY
Female living in Somerset, Devon, Torbay or Plymouth• in work who would benefit from digital upskilling• wishing to retrain into a digital career• not currently in work but looking to re-engage with the digital
skills labour market
A resident (male or female) in a ward which falls into the bottom 20% most deprived wards within the HotSW LEP area
ESSENTIAL DIGITAL UPSKILLINGDigital Mobilisation Bursaries•Working in partnership with Learn Devon and Somerset Skills and Learning offering:
⚬ childcare and travel bursaries⚬ organising learning to take place in more accessible locations
ITQ for JobseekersLocation: Locations across Devon | Course Duration: 12 daysWho is it aimed at: Jobseekers interested in improving their IT SkillsLevel 1 modules: Word, Excel, and Using the InternetLevel 2 modules: Improving productivity using ICT, PowerPoint, and IT Security for Users
Computer for YouLocation: Locations across Somerset | Course Duration: 12 daysWho is it aimed at: Anyone interested in improving their IT SkillsEmail and Internet basics
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL UPSKILLINGLove Digital 2.0Location: Minehead/ Torquay/ Plymouth/ Yeovil/ BarnstapleCourse Duration: 5 daysWho is it aimed at: Women in Business
CompTIA A+ 1001 - 1002Location: Plymouth/ On-line Platform | Course Duration: 10 daysWho is it aimed at: People interested in establishing a career in IT
Digital Mobilisation BursariesPartnership with 7 local FE Colleges, covering the costs of equipment, course fees, childcare, travel and attendance at events/ conferences.
ADVANCED DIGITAL UPSKILLINGPro Digital 1.0Location: TBC | Course Duration: TBCWho is it aimed at: People with a pre-existing medium to advanced digital skill competency
CompTIA Security+Location: Plymouth/ On-line Platform | Course Duration: 5 daysWho is it aimed at: People who are interested in advancing their career in IT security
CompTIA Network+Location: Plymouth/ On-line Platform | Course Duration: 5 daysWho is it aimed at: People who are interested in advancing their career in IT infrastructure
HOW TO APPLYComplete an expression of interest form online at: bit.ly/Digital_Momentum_Register_my_Interest
Check out our website at:bit.ly/Digital_Momentum
Phone: Email:07784 043325 [email protected]
FIND OUT MORE
CONTACT
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Potential to Export
Research shows:
• Many businesses have the potential to export but
don’t
• The businesses who “accidently” export could
significantly increase their exports with the right
support and encouragement
• Businesses that sell their products online may
already be exporting but don’t realise it
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Trade Support - ITAs
A local International Trade Adviser can give you 1-2-1 support for your business
to:
• Access the right international contacts or partners through the British
embassy and trade offices across the world: 1200 staff in 109 countires.
• Find the best way to do business and access a suitable route to market
• Increase profits through effective overseas promotion
• Digital Trade Advisers offer specialist support and advice– Emarketplaces
– Localisation
– Digital Marketing and Advertising
– Social Media
– Websites
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Export Support
Find a buyer:
• Create your international business listing where buyers can view your
profile and contact you
Find the right marketplace:
• Helps you find the best online marketplace to sell your products with
preferential deals
• Search for “Selling Online Overseas – DIT”
Find an export opportunity:
• Search thousands of opportunities listed by real buyers all over the
world
Guides to exporting:
• Country information and guides
Delivered by Co-financed by
Skills Support for the Workforce/Redundancy
Kirsty Mottram – HotSW Partnership Co-ordinator
Serco is a leading provider of public services
• Skills Support for the Workforce is part of Serco’s Employment, Skills and Enterprise (ESE) business unit – experts in the delivery of local employment, skills, training and business support services which improve the productivity of individuals and businesses and boost local economies
• We have been delivering Skills Support for the Workforce programmes across England since 2016 and have supported more than 20,000 individuals and 7000 businesses to access and benefit from funded training to date
• This is the 3rd round of Skills Support for the Workforce funding (2019-2021) that we are proud to be delivering in 16 regions of England, including Dorset.
• Serco manages the Skills Support for the Workforce programme in partnership with the Local Enterprise Partnership in each region and aligned to their local priorities
Overview of SSW/SSR
• Skills Support for the Workforce/Redundancy is an ESF/ESFA co-financed contract
• The Skills Support for the Workforce programme is funded under Investment Priority 2.1 (enhancing equal access to lifelong learning).
• This focuses on improving the skills of individuals to meet their goals and the needs of the local economy; primarily training, advising or supporting individuals including those in work but at risk due to skills deficiencies or redundancy.
• Delivery runs April 2019 – July 2021 (with option of extension subject to performance and available funding to Dec 2023)
Eligibility - Skills Support for the Workforce
SSW focuses on small and medium sized businesses (less than 250 employees) based within the Heart of the South West LEP area
Individuals taking up funded training**through SSW must be:
• Legally resident in the UK
• Able to take paid employment in the UK
• Employed or self-employed
• Aged 16 or above
• Training must be delivered within the LEP area
• **other eligibility criteria may apply
Eligibility – Skills Support for Redundancy
Individuals taking up funded training**through SSR must be:
• Legally resident in the UK
• Able to take paid employment in the UK
• Employed & at risk of redundancy or unemployed within the last 3 months due to redundancy
• Aged 16 or above
• Training must be delivered within the LEP area
• ** other eligibility criteria may apply
Priority Sectors – HotSW
• - Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (incorporating Marine, Nuclear and Aerospace)
• - Agri-Tech (including Food and Drink:
• - Health and Social Care
• - High Value Tourism
• - Digital Technologies
• Environmental Futures;
• - Construction
Who we are working with
Transitional Region (Devon)• Petroc College• South Devon College• Education Training Skills• Ignite• GHQ• Focus Training• Digital Peninsula Network• Aspire Training• Cornwall Marine Network• Construction People Skills Ltd
Developed Region (Somerset)• Richard Huish College• Aspire Training• Somerset Skills and Learning CIC• Ignite• Digital Peninsula Network• Construction People Skills Ltd• Cornwall Marine Network
How does it work?
Initial enquiry
Training Needs Analysis
Training delivery
Progression
Review of training needs
Benefits of Training for Employers & Employees
Clear Career Progression
routes
Skilled Employees
Valued & Empowered Workforce
Improved Staff
Retention
Increased Productivity
Contact our skills team today to talk about training for your business:
www.serco-ssw.com
Twitter @serco_ssw
Tel: Kirsty Mottram 07718 193665
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Our MissionDevelop a strong brand
Link between education and industry
Evangelists for local digital economy
DIGITAL TAUNTON
Bring ideas to life through inspiration & support
Facilitate new relationships and encourage collaboration
For Taunton and the surrounding area to
be recognised as a centre of excellence for
digital innovation and collaboration across
the UK and beyond.
To cultivate a community of highly
skilled digital workers who can add
value to their businesses and to others.
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DIGITAL TAUNTON
How safe is your business?
Get a digital plan or risk becoming extinct.
TONIGHTDIGITAL TAUNTON
7pm
Z twitter.com/digitaltaunton
instagram.com/digitaltaunton
facebook.com/digitaltaunton
linkedin.com/company/digitaltaunton
meetup.com/digitaltaunton/
digitaltaunton.uk
Somerset Libraries means Business!
32 Libraries across Somerset
1.7 million visits pa / 100,000 event attendees
Take a virtual tour… (www.somersetlibraries.co.uk)
Computers available
Reliable FREE WiFi
COBRA (Complete Business Reference Adviser)is a unique online information resource for enterprise support practitioners and small
business advisers.
Use Mint UK to find out more about companies – what they do, who runs them, how successful they are and look at their
structure. You can also build lists for your sales and marketing campaigns, integrate Mint with your CRM system and enrich and
refresh your own data.
Innovation and Enterprise Space
www.glassboxtaunton.co.uk
3D printing available –Great for
prototypes
Workshops, Events, Webinars and Meetings
Outreach Vehicle
• 3D Printing
• Laptops
• Tablets
• Virtual Reality
Free iPad loans from Minehead Library• Free one month loan of a new iPad
• Pre-loaded with a range of business-related apps and links , including:-
➢ Digital readiness toolkit
➢ Online banking
➢ Top tips on social media and developing a responsive website
• All you need is a library card (free and easy to get – just pop into the library with some ID)
• See: www.glassboxtaunton.co.uk/grow
Experience Virtual Reality!
• Try out the latest VR technology
• Float through the International Space Station
• Take a trip up the Congo – and meet gorillas!
• Join a BBC radio correspondent on a 1944 Berlin Blitz bombing raid
Download e-Books, e-Magazines and e-Audio Books free of charge!
• Hundreds of free titles to choose from
• Easy to install on your tablet or phone – just ask library staff for help
• Visit: www.somersetreads.co.uk
‘Digital Know-How’ – Free Workshop for Business on the 10th October (9.30-1.30)
• Get some top tips from Google and Lloyds Digital Champions on how to increase the online profile of your business or organisation.
• Learn how to better understand and target your potential customers
• Booking essential – see www.glassboxtaunton.co.uk/grow
• Follow us on Twitter @SomersetLib
Books for Business Collection – around 30 cutting-edge books, as chosen by business organisations and advisors
Thank you
John Carter –[email protected]
Olly Hellis –[email protected]
Follow us: @SomersetLib / @GlassBoxTaunton
www.somerset.gov.uk/libraries
www.glassboxtaunton.co.uk
