Products and services
The Skills and Business Hub is an independent organisation supporting businesses, individuals, and educators across Berkshire and the surrounding area.
Through our business network, we bring together expert advice, practical support, and real opportunities to help you move forward with confidence from classroom to boardroom.
We help businesses move faster, make better decisions, and build the capability they need to grow through insight-led training, expert support, and trusted partnerships.
Training Courses
Live, interactive training shaped around real-world challenges.
At The Skills and Business Hub, our training courses are designed to help individuals and organisations build the capabilities they need to succeed in a fast-changing world.
We deliver high‑quality, practical learning designed to build the essential business skills employers need now, including digital and data confidence, effective leadership, communication, commercial awareness and sales, adaptability and inclusive wellbeing practices. Alongside our existing course offer, we also provide bespoke programme design tailored to your organisation’s goals, challenges and operating environment.
Labour Market and Skills Insights
We provide access to high quality labour market and skills insight to help businesses understand workforce trends, skills demand and emerging opportunities.
Using Lightcast labour market intelligence, combined with our sector knowledge and local insight, we translate complex data into clear, practical intelligence that supports planning, recruitment and strategic decision making.
Get in touch to request a bespoke, Lightcast Labour Market Intelligence report: [email protected] or click below to download a FREE snapshot of Berkshire Labour Market Intelligence.
Employer Careers Partnership
We go beyond brokering introductions.
As the official Careers Hub for Berkshire, The Skills and Business Hub provides employers with direct, trusted access to local schools and colleges across Berkshire. Our role ensures careers engagement is high-quality, well-coordinated and aligned to national frameworks – creating value for employers while supporting positive outcomes for young people.
Our team provides expert consultancy to help employers shape their involvement at the right level, ensuring activity is meaningful, age-appropriate and aligned to curriculum, learner and school needs.
Get in touch to request a copy of our Partnership Pack Summary: [email protected]
View our prospectus
For further details of our products and services, take a look at our latest prospectus.
If you would like a conversation around any of our offerings or opportunities get in touch: [email protected]
Our government-funded programmes
The Growth Academy
Berkshire Careers Hub
Skills and Apprenticeship Hub
Berkshire Skills Bootcamps
Berkshire Growth Hub
Specialist Support Hubs
Growth Hub
Business support when you need it. Gain free impartial advice whatever stage of your business. Your journey; our support.
Berkshire Growth Hub delivers fully-funded support from the Department of Business and Trade to small and medium sized businesses, from start-up to high growth. Whether you are launching or ready to grow and scale your business, we can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve real results.
Our support is part of the Business Growth Service: to transform how businesses access government and partner support by creating an inspiring, seamless, and trusted experience that connects all businesses to the right advice and support when they need it most.
Skills Bootcamps & Apprenticeship Hub
Berkshire Skills Bootcamps offer flexible training programmes designed to help individuals gain in-demand skills and fast-track into jobs.
Open to adults across Berkshire, the Skills Bootcamps support career progression, retrain current staff, and provide employment opportunities. Skills Bootcamps are delivered in partnership with local providers and businesss as part of a national iniativate to meet regional skills needs. Whether you’re unemployed, self-employed or looking to upskill yourself or your team, Berkshire Skills Bootcamps can help you on the next step of your journey.
Careers Hub
Berkshire Careers Hub, part of the Careers and Enterprise Company, delivers fully-funded careers support to educational institutions across Berkshire, empowering young people to secure their best next steps.
The Careers Hub team facilitates real-world experiences, employer engagement, and help to shape tailored careers programmes that help young people understand their options and take confident steps forward.
We work closely with Employers and Volunteers to provide coordinated access to future talent while helping shape the careers education that prepares tomorrow’s workforce.
Join Our Network
Free support for your business – whatever its size, sector, or stage. Get free and instant access to expert advice, tailored resources, and powerful tools designed to boost your visibility and help your business thrive. Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded businesses, share opportunities, and grow your network while posting job vacancies directly to our thriving business network to raise your profile among potential partners and talent.
Take the next step to start unlocking your business's potential today – join now for free and help your business grow and move forward.
FAQ
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Our expert teams can provide personalised assistance for any questions you might have. We’re committed to helping you find the answers you need.
Contact us at [email protected] and we will be happy to help.
Who is The Skills and Business Hub For?
We support a wide range of people — from entrepreneurs and SMEs to educators, jobseekers, and local authorities. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, we’re here to help you move forward.
How can I get support for my business?
You can access expert advice, resources, and events through our website. For free, unbiased confidential business support, contact our Berkshire Growth Hub.
What kind of training do you offer?
We are a managing authority for Skills Bootcamps funded by the Department for Education, designed to help individuals upskill quickly and meet employer demand. These are ideal for career changers, jobseekers, and businesses looking to develop their teams.
Can I promote my business through the hub?
Yes —members can feature their content, post events and vacancies, and appear in our searchable business directory. It’s a great way to raise your profile and connect with others across the local area.
How do I get started?
You can explore our services right here on the website. When you’re ready, it only takes a few minutes to create a profile and unlock the full benefits of being a subscriber.
