GiGroup extends partnership with DBC Training for apprenticeships

Gi Group UK is extending its partnership with training provider DBC Training, enabling Gi Group UK to continue to offer funding for apprenticeship training programmes for businesses across the Midlands.

First launched in December 2019, the partnership has already supported 44 local businesses to recruit, train and develop 71 apprentices.

The increased funding commitment represents a total skills investment of more than £500k in Midlands-based businesses, residents and communities. 

The scheme, in partnership with DBC, is open to local businesses across the Midlands to help them fund investment in professional learning and development programmes for existing employees looking to develop their career or for new employees starting their career journey.

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