East Surrey College offering free courses to help local employers
Other partners involved in the scheme include Sparsholt College and Basingstoke College of Technology
East Surrey College (Credit: Grant Melton)
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A project involving a local college is launching a range of free online courses to help employers fill digital skills gaps in their businesses.
East Surrey College in Redhill, Surrey is one of a number of education facilities across the area that has become a partner in the Innovation South Virtual Campus (ISVC) project aimed at transforming access to work-focused training across the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership area.
The range of short courses has been chosen based on research that has highlighted digital skills in businesses that may be missing or are highly sought after. This covers key areas such as digital marketing, competitor analysis, and IT skills including software development and cyber security. Varying levels of each course are offered to suit each learner’s current skill set and experience.
Other partners involved in the scheme include Sparsholt College, Basingstoke College of Technology, and Royal Holloway, University of London and University of Chichester.
Richard Pearce, director of higher education at East Surrey College, said: “We are proud to help launch this innovative project. In this current climate it has never been more important to give employers the opportunity to upskill their staff through online learning. We are delighted to support businesses in the region with our range of skills-focused courses.”
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