Pre-recruitment Support for Employers

Employer-focused training programmes

Tailored pre-recruitment courses

Long-term workforce development

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Who we work with

Build your team with tailored Pre-Recruitment support

Is your business struggling to recruit entry-level talent?

Our fully funded pre-employment training helps employers across Greater Manchester* connect with job-ready candidates.

Co-designed with you, our short, sector-specific courses help fill hard-to-recruit roles in construction, hospitality, retail and more. Whether you're scaling up or hiring for essential vacancies, our flexible approach supports recruitment across any sector.

Tailored to your roles

Courses are built around your vacancies, covering the specific skills needed in your sector

Bespoke course design

We co-create 2–3 week programmes using a flexible mix of vocational modules tailored to your business needs

Workplace ready skills

Learners develop practical and soft skills, from teamwork to timekeeping, aligned with your expectations

Interview ready candidates

We support candidates with CV writing and interview prep so they’re confident and ready to meet you.

How it works

To get started, we ask that you have a minimum of 8 current or upcoming entry-level vacancies.

These could be in a single department or spread across different areas of your business. By understanding your hiring needs up front, we can shape a training programme that directly addresses the skills, behaviours and work ethic you value most.

You’ll work directly with our team to design a short, focused training course that aligns with your vacancy requirements.

Using our suite of vocational modules, we build a bespoke 2–3 week programme that develops the practical skills, soft skills and sector awareness your ideal candidate should have. This could include elements like health and safety, customer service, manual handling, teamwork or timekeeping, depending on your priorities.

We partner with local job centres, community organisations and referral agencies to recruit candidates who are motivated, reliable, and ready to work.

Every individual who joins your pre-employment course will have expressed a genuine interest in your sector, meaning you're meeting candidates who are already aligned with your business and its goals.

Over 2–3 weeks, learners complete your tailored programme.

This ensures candidates develop the technical knowledge and practical experience required for the role, preparing them to step into the workplace with confidence.

Alongside this, we focus on building key employability and soft skills. Learners develop their CV writing and interview techniques, as well as communication, teamwork, time management, resilience and a proactive mindset. This well-rounded preparation means candidates are not only technically capable but also professional, adaptable and ready to integrate into your team.

At the end of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to interview all candidates for your available roles.

These candidates are pre-trained, motivated and understand your business, giving you a streamlined route to hiring with confidence.

Many employers tell us that this personal connection makes a real difference when it comes to finding the right fit for their team.

Who is this pre-recruitment programme for?

Designed for Greater Manchester employers ready to recruit and make an impact.

If you’re an employer based in Greater Manchester* with current vacancies, this programme is for you. We help you connect with motivated individuals who’ve completed pre-employment training tailored to your sector.

Whether you’re hiring in construction, retail, hospitality, or any industry that relies on dependable entry-level staff, this programme streamlines your recruitment while supporting the local community.

*Funding is available to businesses based in Greater Manchester, excluding Bolton, Bury and Rochdale.