ABOUT US
Skills West Midlands and Warwickshire aims to simplify access to training initiatives by connecting local employers with education providers.
Our mission
To improve the provision of essential technical skills in the workforce, driving business growth and innovation across the region.
Working towards the objectives of the region’s Local Skills Improvement Plan, our mission is to support the development of the technical skills needed to boost the local economy. By bringing together employers and colleges, we are working to strengthen the relationship between local enterprise and the technical education system, equipping businesses with the people and skills they need to grow.
Our Values
Professional
Upholding high standards of service and expertise
Collaborative
Fostering partnerships and mutual support
Innovative
Embracing creativity and forward-thinking solutions
Connected
Putting people and local communities at the heart of initiatives
Considerate
Listening to the needs of our stakeholders and providing tailored support
Our Programmes
Engineering + Manufacturing
Training courses in engineering and manufacturing fields like aerospace, health technology, medical technology and electric vehicles and batteries.
Construction
Skills initiatives supporting modern and low-carbon utility projects and the manufacturing of future housing.
Logistics + Distribution
Training programmes for disciplines such as warehousing, transportation management and supply chain management.
Digital + ICT
Digital systems training across sectors such as health and social care, professional services and the creative industries.
Net Zero
Skills initiatives for organisations looking to grasp opportunities associated with climate adaptation the transition to net zero.
Our Programmes
Engineering + Manufacturing
Training courses in engineering and manufacturing fields like aerospace, health technology, medical technology and electric vehicles and batteries.
Construction
Skills initiatives supporting modern and low-carbon utility projects and the manufacturing of future housing.
Logistics + Distribution
Training programmes for disciplines such as warehousing, transportation management and supply chain management.
Net Zero
Skills initiatives for organisations looking to grasp opportunities associated with climate adaptation the transition to net zero.
Digital + ICT
Digital systems training across sectors such as health and social care, professional services and the creative industries.
Our Approach
Acting as a platform between businesses and training providers, we work to simplify access to skills initiatives by collating the support available to employers in a single place, while also helping providers learn more about the training needs of local businesses.
Our approach is centred on collaboration, connecting stakeholders across different industries to close the skills gap and drive community prosperity.