Lancaster & Morecambe College Leads the Way with Innovative Employer Hub Project

Lancaster & Morecambe College, in collaboration with local businesses, Lancaster City Council, the DWP and local community agencies, is proud to share the success of its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Employer Hub Project. This innovative programme of training has been designed to support businesses across the wider Lancaster district to upskill their workforce and address skills shortages across their sectors – and the funding which has been made available through UKSPF has enabled the College to offer the majority of courses for free.

Since the project's inception in September 2023, the College has delivered over 150 training courses and engaged with over 700 delegates from the district. The suite of courses ranges from short 1-day workshops to 30-week qualifications, providing businesses and local entrepreneurs with the opportunity to support staff development and progression.  

The success of the project is primarily due to the strong and effective relationships the College continues to develop with its partner employers, co-designing training programmes that are tailored to meet the emerging priorities for businesses across the district.

LMC’s External Projects Manager, Leeanne Grayston-Aldren, has been leading on the UKSPF project, and she has already seen the positive impact the funded training has had on local businesses.

The feedback from delegates and employers has been incredibly positive, with businesses enrolling their staff onto multiple courses, from Leadership & Management qualifications, to Mental Health Awareness workshops. We have developed the programme in collaboration with employers from across the Lancaster district, so are able to offer the training that they require to upskill their workforce which is why it has been so well received.

The project, supported by the UKSPF fund, aims to offer introductory courses and qualifications that can lead to apprenticeships or qualifications funded through the adult skills budget. This strategic approach is designed to support businesses with staff retention and succession planning, ensuring a skilled and sustainable workforce for the future.

As an anchor institution within the district, Lancaster & Morecambe College is committed to driving economic growth and prosperity in the Lancaster District through innovative training solutions and strategic partnerships with local stakeholders. Join us in building a skilled and sustainable workforce for the future.

For more information on courses and eligibility, contact the team via email UKSPF@lmc.ac.uk or go to our website: Training Opportunities :: Lancaster & Morecambe College (lmc.ac.uk)