Business support

Skills and Training in Angus

We offer support, training, apprenticeships, and skills development to businesses and individuals. We are here to help you grow and thrive in Angus.

The Invest in Angus Skills Team supports businesses in Angus with training and skills development. We can help you solve common business challenges like:

• Recruiting skilled employees
• Meeting long-term staffing objectives
• Reducing staff turnover
• Finding apprentices
• Upskilling employees
• Addressing skills gaps
• Improving productivity

This takes the form of:

• Support and advice
• Provision of training programmes and accredited courses
• In-work training allowance
• Free job advertising on Angus Job Search

Free Recruitment Support and Advice

Every business needs qualified people who are the right fit in terms of skills, culture, and ambition. We offer free recruitment advice and ongoing support to new and existing businesses in Angus.

Part of this support includes tailored access to the Angus labour market. We also partner with Skills Development Scotland, the Department of Work and Pensions, and various third sector organisations to help you recruit a diverse and well-trained workforce.

We work with Angus businesses like JourneyCall, Hydrus, Dawnfresh, and Abbey Fruit. They benefit from support with common recruitment challenges like:

• Advertising new roles
• Processing job applications
• Establishing an effective recruitment process
• Funding new roles

To find out more contact the Skills & Employability Team on 01307 492039 (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm) or by emailing skillsteam@angus.gov.uk