If you are a SME (Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprise), you may be missing out on an opportunity to Increase the skills of your employees and find out more about funding options available for training, as well as developing connections with training providers

It’s often difficult to know how to choose and access the right training and support for your business. The D2N2 Skills Access Hub can help with all enquiries regarding training, recruitment, apprenticeships and placements.

Is Your Business Eligible.

If your business is:

• Based in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire
• Employs fewer than 250 employees
• One where less than 25% of the business is owned by an organisation that in itself is not an SME
• One where annual turnover does not exceed €50m or its annual balance sheet does not exceed €43m

The great news is that, yes, your business is eligible for support from the D2N2 Skills Access Hub.

Delivery Partners for the scheme are Futures for Business, who can help you with growing, adapting, thriving and succeeding with training; the University of Nottingham, who can provide an exceptional research-led education; Direct Help & Advice, an independent charity, with a background in delivering accessible training to the local community, and Nottingham City Council, who offers a variety of support for local businesses, including PRINCE2 Project Management, Office 365 and Microsoft Excel, and many more.

The D2N2 Skills Access Hub officially launched on the 1st October 2020 and will run until 30th September 2023. It was designed to support businesses across D2N2 through advice, training and recruitment.

To find out more, visit the website, get in touch by emailing or by or completing the online enquiry form.