PEOPLE in Tameside looking to develop new skills have had the path to finding a course made much easier with the launch of a new ‘map.’
Some 1,700 courses appear on the GM Skills Map, the most comprehensive directory in the region.
It aims to simplify the process of exploring provision for employers and learners across the region.
The website contains information on thousands of training courses and apprenticeship programmes from hundreds of training providers, including universities and colleges.
Using GM Skills Map, businesses and individuals can easily find, compare, and understand available skills provision.
The Business Essentials section enables quick searches in key areas such as marketing, HR, finance, IT, and leadership.
For those interested in apprenticeships, detailed information on employer commitments, minimum wage, funding, and levy matching is readily available.
Bitesize courses cater to the time constraints of busy professionals, offering courses under one hour in duration.
A previous version of the platform was used for companies to search and access courses under the successful Skills for Growth Programme, which helped more than 20,000 individuals get skills support.
Now the relaunched GM Skills Map, which is available to everyone across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, should make that process easier.
Janine Smith, director of GM Business Growth Hub, which is delivering the map on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, said: “The enhanced GM Skills Map will revolutionise skills provision in Greater Manchester, empowering businesses and individuals to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
“Using GM Skills Map, they can seamlessly navigate the wide variety of training opportunities on offer.
“By making informed decisions regarding available skills, businesses can unlock growth, drive and innovation.”
For more information and to explore the GM Skills Map platform, visit www.gmskillsmap.co.uk.