Employers
Our Mission
To provide high quality training services, supporting employers and their workforce in achieving their business aims and individual aspirations.
‘Learning without boundaries’
Our Aims
To deliver quality assured, seamless services within a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility and there is a positive attitude towards continuous improvement.
To recruit and develop a professional and effective workforce, which is equipped to meet the challenges of the sector, both now and in the future.
How We Help Business
Our dedicated Business Managers advise employers on training, qualifications and funding for businesses that want to maximise their competitive advantage. We can identify training needs and skills gaps within your workforce and recommend relevant business solutions.
By helping you to ensure that your employees have the right skills to do the best job keeps you ahead of the competition.
We have a vast amount of experience in working with organisations across the region, delivering business solutions through partnership working.
Training is not only an investment in your future but it also brings with it immediate benefits that could include:
- Greater customer satisfaction
- Improved productivity and profitability
- Better staff retention and motivation
- Increased levels of employee morale and satisfaction
- Improved quality
- Increased workforce flexibility
- Improved efficiency
- Meeting compliance requirements
- Improved staff skills
Our Apprenticeship Offer
Addressing the skill needs of businesses today, we offer a range of Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in the following areas:
Accounting
Business and Administration
Care
Childcare
Customer Service
Dental Nursing
Hairdressing/Barbering
Management
Support Services
Team Leading
We also offer a free recruitment service to employers within easy travelling distance of one of our three Centres. Contact your nearest Centre for further details.
Employer Charter
This Charter sets out our standards for working with Employers. It lets you know what you can expect from us and, in return, how you can support your employees to be successful. Download the Employer Charter here.
Skills Pledge
Acacia Training and Development Ltd, as part of the Somerset Care Group, has signed the national Skills Pledge.
The Skills Pledge is a public commitment made by the leader of an organisation confirming that they will develop the skills of their employees, including all of those lacking basic skills or a first full Level 2 qualification.
For further information or to apply please click here or on the image above.
Employer Guide
For information to guide you through the training options click here
Higher Education Progression for your employees
Click here for HE-Guidance, an on-line Education Guidance Service supported by the South West Life Long Learning Network for anyone interested in progressing onto a higher education programme in the region. The service also supports both students and advisers of people wishing to move into Higher Education or who are on H.E. Programmes and want to know about progression options