What does the Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership do?

The Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership is a unique and essential resource for any business wanting a trusted, independent service to support them on apprenticeships.

We are made up of two Hub’s: The Solent Apprenticeship & Skills Hub covering the Solent region, and the Apprenticeship & Skills Hub covering North Hampshire & Surrey.

Funded through the European Social Fund (ESF), the Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership offers free, impartial and practical advice to help businesses grow through tailored skills solutions for new and existing staff.

Our team of expert advisers provide a comprehensive service to achieve real business benefits for employers engaging with us.

We are  an ESF funded partnership supported by Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Surrey County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Isle of Wight Council, The Education Business Partnership, The Local Enterprise Partnership, The Association of Learning  Providers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Solent University, The University of Portsmouth, The University of Winchester, DWP, CSW and the Chamber of Commerce.

The project’s goal is to create new apprenticeship and skills opportunities for people living in the Solent and EM3 regions.