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Support for employers

Access guidance, resources, and programmes to help your business grow, develop your workforce, and create inclusive opportunities for all employees.


  • Business support and advice
    Find support for business growth, recruitment, workforce development, funding, sustainability, and innovation. It includes links to Derbyshire business support, the EMCCA Growth Hub, apprenticeship support, exporting advice, and other specialist business services
  • Derbyshire business start-up support scheme
    Free advice and support for businesses at every stage, including start-up guidance, growth support, funding opportunities, skills development, and recruitment assistance
  • Disability confident scheme
    A free government-backed scheme that helps employers attract, recruit, retain, and develop disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. The website includes guidance, resources, and information on becoming a 'disability confident' employer at Levels 1, 2, or 3
  • Disability employer engagement Derbyshire (DEED)
    Helping Derbyshire employers attract, recruit, and retain disabled and neurodivergent talent through free training, advice, and workplace support
  • Growth and Skills Adult Apprenticeship Funding
    This scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses in Derbyshire access fully funded apprenticeships for new or existing employees aged 22 and over, supporting your workforce development, improving productivity, and helping your business grow. 
  • Hear from our apprentices
    Explore success stories from apprentices and managers across our organisation and discover the benefits apprenticeships can bring to individuals and organisations