EDUCATION
Master classes – Learning Curve Group ’ s director of skills Nicole Bewley .
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Free training courses and coaching getting businesses ready for tomorrow , today
Local training provider , Learning Curve Group , is working in partnership with Tees Valley Combined Authority ’ s Skills for Growth programme to deliver funded Business Strategy Masterclasses to help Teesside SMEs reach their potential and prepare for the future .
The masterclasses are a new initiative designed to give leaders the opportunity to expand their knowledge in order to grow their businesses . The masterclass programme includes business coaching sessions to help delegates put what they ’ re learning into action , something that is exceptionally rare to find funded .
Learning Curve Group is an awardwinning training provider headquartered in County Durham and supports more than 4,500 employers across the country every year with high-quality training solutions for their workforce .
The training provider is now opening its doors at its state-of-the-art Darlington Academy to welcome business leaders
to access free masterclasses on key business-growth strategies and coaching .
Each masterclass covers an important concept that will stimulate critical thinking and translate this into practical action . Business leaders will learn about establishing organisational culture and values , developing strategic plans to reach their business ’ s potential , building an effective sustainable workforce and developing and sustaining a highperforming team .
CEO Brenda McLeish OBE said : “ I am delighted Learning Curve Group can provide the opportunity to SME leaders across the Tees Valley to gain the skills and knowledge to transform their business and reach new heights .
“ I am a strong believer in the power of education and I am passionate about raising aspirations in our local area . This is a fantastic opportunity to support more businesses to grow and continue to solidify Tees Valley as a thriving region for
Positive – Learning Curve Group ’ s masterclasses have received excellent feedback from business leaders . business .”
The training provider welcomed its first cohort of business leaders to the masterclasses earlier this year with excellent feedback for the programme .
One business leader said : “ This course refreshed some of my knowledge and provided me with new ideas that I want to implement to help my business . The tutor was brilliant , and the programme was very well delivered .”
Upon completion of the masterclass series , each person will benefit from four coaching sessions to help them put what they ’ ve learned into action .
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said : “ As our Skills for Growth programme continues to help local small and mediumsized businesses to upskill their workforce and turn their business plans into a reality , Learning Curve Group and Deloitte LLP will only serve to bring yet more expertise to the table as they deliver the upcoming masterclasses .
“ It ’ s just another way we ’ re making it as easy as possible for our brilliant businesses across Teesside , Darlington and Hartlepool to succeed .
“ I would urge any local innovators , job creators and entrepreneurs looking for their next jump to take advantage of these masterclasses to help implement and embed their business plans .”
The business growth programme will run until April 2023 and take place at Learning Curve Group ’ s Darlington Academy at the Old Exchange on Barnard Street in the town .
To find out more , visit lcgonline . co . uk / businessmasterclasses or email faye . mullen @ learningcurvegroup . co . uk .
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