About Us
At The Skills Consortium, we are committed to delivering real, measurable impact for training providers, employers, and apprentices by providing expert guidance, tailored solutions, and strategic partnerships that drive growth, efficiency, and long-term success.
As an independent entity, we bridge the gap between apprentices seeking employment, reputable training providers delivering high-quality education, and employers looking to develop a skilled workforce. Our role is not just about connecting these groups but about actively supporting each party to ensure apprenticeship success.
We source and place apprentices with trusted employers, helping training providers increase in-learning numbers and improve retention rates. Our ongoing support ensures apprentices are engaged, employers receive guidance on workforce development, and training providers maintain high qualification achievement rates. We also provide specialist consultancy, preparing training providers for Ofsted inspections.
With over 20 years of experience in training, workforce development, and apprenticeship delivery, we have worked alongside one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers, gaining deep industry expertise and insight. We understand the challenges training providers face in meeting compliance and quality standards, the pressures employers experience in balancing workforce development and training with business operations, and the barriers apprentices encounter when starting their careers.
At The Skills Consortium, we don’t just offer guidance: we work hands-on with training providers, employers, and apprentices to ensure sustainable workforce development, increased productivity, and long-term success.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to serve, support, and empower others beyond what we seek to receive. We believe in helping businesses grow, supporting training providers to increase their in-learning numbers, and ensuring apprentices receive the right opportunities to succeed.
Our vision is to build a skilled and motivated workforce by promoting the value of apprenticeships in today’s labour market. Through collaboration and partnership, we aim to create a seamless apprenticeship experience that benefits all parties involved—training providers, employers, and apprentices alike.
Our Core Values
Purpose Led
We are motivated by a genuine passion for skills development and making a real difference in business and apprentices’ lives.
Integrity
We operate with transparency, honesty and ethical practices, ensuring all stakeholders receive the highest level of service and support.
Quality driven
We believe that quality drives performance, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards in apprenticeship delivery and workforce development.
Empowerment
We eqip apprentices, employers and training providers with tools, knowledge and support to thrive and succeed.
What we do…
We help training providers by sourcing apprentices and learners to increase their in-learning numbers but we don’t stop there. We also provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to apprentices, supporting their personal development and engagement with the wider curriculum, while also working closely with employers to ensure they remain satisfied with the training and curriculum intent.
Through this continued support, we help improve learner retention and protect qualification achievement rates by providing tailored guidance to both employers and apprentices. Furthermore, we offer consultancy services to ensure training providers are fully prepared for Ofsted inspections.
We work closely with employers to help bridge their skills shortage by screening and identifying suitable candidates who can become valuable members of their team. We take the pressure off employers by partnering with reputable training providers that deliver industry-specific apprenticeships, ensuring that new recruits gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to thrive in their roles.
What’s more, we support existing team members in upskilling and acquiring new competencies to enhance productivity and workplace efficiency, helping businesses remain competitive and future ready.
We help apprentices secure placements by providing coaching and mentoring, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and motivated as they develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their careers.
We recognise that both intrinsic and extrinsic barriers can hinder progression—whether in the workplace, in learning, or during training. That’s why we offer workshops designed to keep apprentices motivated, build resilience, and support their personal and professional growth. Our goal is to prepare them not only for success in their careers but also for life in general, empowering them to thrive in every aspect.
Why Choose Us?
With decades of industry experience, we have witnessed first-hand the transformative power of apprenticeships when delivered effectively. They have the potential to reduce staffing costs, enhance workforce performance, and drive business growth. However, we also recognise the challenges training providers often struggle to maintain qualification achievement rates above the national average, employers may perceive apprenticeships as resource-intensive, and learners can sometimes feel overwhelmed.
At The Skills Consortium, we are purpose led and quality driven. Our mission is to bridge these gaps by offering strategic solutions that create a lasting impact. We work closely with training providers, employers, and apprentices, ensuring that every apprenticeship programme is structured for success, sustainability, and long-term workforce development.
We don’t just connect apprentices with training providers and employers we actively support all three parties. From sourcing and mentoring apprentices to helping training providers increase in-learning numbers and ensuring employers benefit from skilled, well trained staff, we are committed to streamlining processes and delivering measurable results.
That’s why The Skills Consortium is the trusted partner for making apprenticeships work by driving efficiency, promoting growth, and supporting a thriving, skilled workforce.
