The University of Worcester has confirmed that the Help to Grow programme will be delivered via the Business School for 2023.
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to Grow: Management Course provides practical skills and knowledge to develop employees, build business resilience, increase profits and support growth.
Worcestershire businesses are now able to access the Help to Grow programme within the county for the first time, removing barriers to the programme of having to travel outside of the county to benefit from the support programme.
This course covers strategies for growth and innovation. Course content also covers approaches to digital adoption as well as financial management and responsible business practices. The course is designed to be studied around existing work commitments and can be accessed through a blend of online and face-to-face sessions.
There are some eligibility criteria for businesses looking to access the Help to Grow programme. To be eligible to this course the business must be:
- A business or social enterprise (not a charity) based in the United Kingdom, with 5 to 249 employees
- A business that is more than a year old
- A senior decision maker within the business e.g. CEO, Finance director
- Have at least one line of management in business employment structure.