BUSINESSES across Malvern district are being urged to take part in a survey to find out their skills and training needs.
The survey is being run by Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils with telemarketing agency, Team Telemarketing, and will end on January 31, 2022.
Businesses will be contacted via phone call to take part in the survey but it can also be done online. All entrants will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win a £1,000 cash prize.
The results will help guide the councils in providing targeted support to businesses including future subsidised courses to meet their needs, help with recruitment and to fill the skills gap.
The survey is being run as part of the Malvern Hills and Wychavon Upskilling Project which has received funding of £283,050 from the UK Government Renewal Fund.
The project is being run by Malvern Hills District and Wychavon District Councils, with Worcestershire County Council acting as the lead authority for the programme.
Coun Daniel Walton, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Tourism on Malvern Hills District Council, said: “This survey is an important part of our continued commitment to addressing the skills gap within the Malvern Hills District and helping businesses to thrive.
“It is a great opportunity for businesses to tell us what they need in terms of recruitment, providing training for staff and more.”
Coun Richard Morris, Executive Board Member for Economic Growth and Tourism on Wychavon District Council, said: “We need to support the changing needs of businesses to help people stay and get into work, as well as growing a successful economy.
“We will be able to use the findings of the survey to provide much-needed, targeted support.”
The survey will take between three to 15 minutes to complete depending on the business.
Visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/skills to take part in the survey if you are a Malvern Hills District based business.
Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/business to take part in the survey if you are a Wychavon based business.
