Championing regional growth through digital learning and skills development

5th June 2025

The Skills Network joins Sheffield Chamber of Commerce to help tackle skills gaps, support workforce development, and connect employers with trained, diverse talent through flexible, government-funded learning.

As a new member to the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, The Skills Network, one of the UK’s leading providers of digital learning and skills development, is looking forward to working with other forward-minded members to make a positive impact on local businesses and the job market in South Yorkshire.  

Whether you’re a sole trader looking to gain knowledge and improve skills, or an employer looking to upskill staff or access skilled talent for free, The Skills Network offers a wide range of government funded training designed around skills shortages and employer needs.  

Michael Burton, head of employer engagement at The Skills Network, says:

“The exciting new partnership with the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce marks a key milestone in our plans to forge strategic partnerships. From our database we can see that the majority of our learners are from underrepresented groups, so we are championing inclusivity and collaboration?to make a positive change in South Yorkshire. 

“Having delivered Skills Bootcamps across the region, we are thrilled to now be a member of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, allowing us to effectively shape and respond to local needs, and influence skills policy. We are looking forward to forging strong relationships with regional employers to ensure learners are matched with relevant job opportunities, local businesses gain access to skilled talent, and the region experiences targeted economic growth where it’s needed most.” 

If you are a business in the South Yorkshire region looking to access skilled candidates or simply looking to upskill your current employees, then The Skills Network is a fantastic route to support workforce development, ED&I ambitions and corporate social responsibility goals. The Skills Network’s wide range of courses make learning accessible and ensures businesses can develop the skills they need to navigate a rapidly changing labour market, allowing you to futureproof your business. 

The Skills Network can give your business access to its high-quality pipeline of learners who have already completed a Skills Bootcamp with the online provider. As a business you will also be actively supported in sourcing local talent to interview for your current vacancies, ensuring you get the skills you need, with no recruitment fee.

The Skills Network is focused on making learning and skills accessible for all, breaking down barriers to opportunity, championing underrepresented groups and demonstrating the real impact of its work, and through employer collaborations, long-term change is made possible. If this sounds of interest or you’d like to find out more information, visit www.theskillsnetwork.com.