Training and upskilling
If you bring the jobs, Horsham District has the people to fill them. We have a highly qualified workforce and a reputation for top performing schools and colleges, which provides a firm foundation on which to build your business.
More than half of people employed here are in managerial or professional roles, and we have a good network of training providers available to help you upskill existing staff.
Taking on an apprentice
Set up an apprenticeship scheme
Apprenticeships are an integral ingredient of today’s working environment. Here are some useful links to support that your business can access to help develop your own apprenticeship programme:
Apprenticeship training and programmes
Funding for apprenticeships
Resources for apprentices
Traineeships
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last up to 6 months.
Traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, maths and English and work experience needed to get an apprenticeship or other job. Traineeships are delivered by training providers and funded by the government. Employers provide the valuable work experience placement and interview as part of the programme.
Find out more about traineeships on the GOV.UK website.
Recruitment support
Access support for your recruitment needs by engaging with local employment support programmes.
Horsham District Employment Support Hubs
We work closely with jobseekers across the district, providing them with tailored support to become job-ready, with improved CVs, interview skills, and industry awareness.
Partner with our employment support hubs to:
- Access a pool of candidates with a range of skills and experiences
- Promote job vacancies, apprenticeships, and volunteering roles
- Support your CSR by helping local residents into work
- Receive guidance on inclusive recruitment and workplace readiness
Horsham District Think Futures Programme
The WSCC Careers Team work in Horsham District with young people aged 16-25, who are not in education, employment or training.
Offer work experience placements through Think Futures, to help young people develop their employability and become a part of the skilled workforce required by local businesses today and in the future.
West Sussex PASS Programme
Give young people the chance to shine by offering a work placement at your company through West Sussex County Council's PASS programme.
Learners aged 16–19 bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn, making them valuable contributors to your team. By supporting their development, you’ll be helping to shape the future workforce while showcasing your company’s commitment to community and talent growth.
Email the West Sussex Adult Learning team to find out more.
West Sussex, Brighton and Hove Careers Hub
Learn how your Careers Hub can support coordination and delivery of modern work experience for your business.
Modern work experience guarantees every young person access to at least 10 days of high-quality workplace experiences throughout secondary education
For employers, it’s an opportunity to:
- Offer experiences suited to your size and sector
- Inspire young people and address skills gaps
- Build long-term talent pipelines from Year 7 onwards
Jobcentre Plus free recruitment support
Do you want free support with your recruitment? Access tailored employer support from Jobcentre Plus including:
- Online job listing
- Advertising of your vacancies
- Local recruitment events
- Funding
- Work trials and work experience
- Advice on Access to Work, an employment grant supporting employees with health conditions
Work-based training
Looking for help to upskill your existing workforce? We can put you in touch with organisations that offer work-based training and business training to suit your goals. There are dozens of courses your business can access for staff development, and many of them are free.
- Find more information through the Sussex Council of Training Providers,
- or email us and we can put you directly in touch with our training partners
Business Training Programme
Horsham District Council's Business Training Programme is an exciting series of workshops.
The Horsham District-focussed programme seeks to help entrepreneurs and business leaders build-in resilience to their business models, keep them well informed and enable opportunities for upskilling.
Discover other training programmes available for local businesses on our Business Training page.