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Calling Rochdale, Bury, Oldham and Tameside Employers

​Rochdale Training has secured funding from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to support local employers to train the workforce.

By offering your staff free courses or additional free training, you can:

  • Promote a culture of learning and upskill your employees in their current roles or help them progress into higher-skilled roles 
  • Improve numeracy, language and digital skills in the workplace
  • Increase productivity and workforce development 
  • Develop a loyal and motivated workforce, with higher staff retention rates
  • Build a stronger, more competitive business with a skilled and versatile team
  • Access our Free Silver Membership – Accessing further discounts
  Level  Duration (Months) Lesson Delivery 
Business Administration/Customer Service       
Diploma in Customer Service 2 9 to 10  1 teaching lesson per month
Diploma in Business Admin  9 to 12  1 teaching lesson per month
Team Leading / Management       
Diploma in Team Leading  9 to 12  1 teaching lesson per month
Childcare       
Diploma in Early Years  2 9 to 12  1 teaching lesson per month
Health and Social Care       
Diploma in Care  9 to 12  1 teaching lesson per month
Engineering       
Performing Engineering Operations  2 Up to 6  1 teaching lesson per month
Functional Skills       
Maths  1 and 2  Up to 5  Dependent on availability 
English  1 and 2  Up to 5  Dependent on availability
Digital Skills  E3 and 1 Up to 5  Dependent on availability

Chief Executive, Jill Nagy from Rochdale Training said "We are very excited to offer this fund to employers. It allows employers to select a package of support for employees across the business. Investing in the future by developing existing talent will support growth and future-proof businesses.”

We’ll be flexible to work around your business and ensure minimal disruption at all times.

​Take a look at our new 2024 Guide to Apprenticeships and Training via this link: https://lemurcreative.co.uk/ebook/RT-Apprenticeships-2023/mobile/index.html

For further information, contact Lisa Agnew on 01706 631417 or lagnew@rochdaletraining.co.uk

*Workforce funding is subject to employer/employee eligibility.