About us
Bringing business and education together to close the region’s skills gap
At Skills West Midlands + Warwickshire (Skills WM+W), we are dedicated to transforming the region’s skills landscape by fostering a dynamic partnership between local businesses and further education providers, including colleges and independent training providers. Our mission is to simplify your access to high-quality training initiatives, ensuring your workforce possesses the essential technical skills needed to drive innovation and sustainable growth across the West Midlands region.
We exist to bridge the gap between enterprise and education, equipping businesses like yours with the talent and capabilities required to thrive in a competitive market.
Developing the skills needed
to grow the regional economy
Working towards the objectives of the region’s Local Skills Improvement (LSIP), we are taking
strides to tackle skills shortages, driving innovation and community prosperity.
Government initiative
Businesses consulted
Providers on board
For Businesses
Analyse the skill gaps in your workforce and find staff training programmes delivered by local education providers.
For Providers
Promote skills initiatives and communicate directly with employers to better understand their training needs.
News + Blogs
From Architecture Graduate to Construction Project Coordinator
How a PTP apprenticeship is helping Finlay build a successful career When Finlay Cousins graduated with a degree in Architecture, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in project management rather than follow the traditional architectural route. By undertaking a Level...
Develop Leadership Skills with PTP’s Staffordshire Skills Bootcamp
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a more confident, effective leader? Performance Through People is delivering the ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management Skills as part of the Staffordshire Skills Bootcamps programme which...
Performance Through People Celebrate Apprentices at 2026 Graduation
Apprentices from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent were recognised for their dedication and achievements at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Graduation 2026, a celebration of the hard work and commitment shown by learners throughout their apprenticeship...
Performance Through People Celebrate Apprentice Graduates
Apprentices from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent were recognised for their dedication and achievements at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Graduation 2026, a celebration of the hard work and commitment shown by learners throughout their apprenticeship...
Employer skills report
This comprehensive analysis delves into the critical skills requirements of employers within priority growth sectors based across the WMW region.
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What people say
“In terms of an engagement model, it doesn’t matter which college we engage with as long as they’re reasonably local but having one central hub to engage with would be a lot easier. Having a portal where you can go to explore how you can work with colleges and schools would be ideal.”
“It would be good to have an individual local point of contact for FE colleges that would give the insight for all other establishments to find out what they offer and establish a connection to their students.”
“One point of contact across the various colleges that can help partner us up with the right students from the right colleges would be really helpful.
“It would be really useful to have a one stop shop where you can go to get all the information across the colleges regarding what they all offer.”