Business Services
Elevating your business with our expert advice and tailored support.
CEIS Ayrshire is committed to helping businesses grow and stay ahead of the competition. Our team of experienced business services officers is ready to assist with your organisation’s development needs. Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, we offer tailored solutions to drive growth and improve operational efficiency.
What we can offer businesses:
- Grant/loan funding for businesses
- Networking events/opportunities
- Training and development for staff and management
- Business advice and guidance
- Recruitment services
We believe that by supporting businesses, we can contribute to building a more inclusive economy, making Scotland a better place to live and work. Discover more about our range of support services and reach out today for expert guidance on your business development needs.
CEIS Ayrshire provides a free, tailored recruitment service to employers, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your business. Our dedicated team collaborates with your organisation to fully understand your recruitment goals, helping to create job specifications, running free advertisements, and handling initial CV screening to identify candidates that best match your requirements.
In addition to recruitment, we offer comprehensive Business Development Support, giving employers access to a wide range of resources through a single point of contact. Our Business Services Officers are on hand to assist you in exploring available services that can benefit your business, ensuring you have the tools needed for growth and success.
Through our employability training services, we have a pool of candidates equipped with sector-specific skills and qualifications, ready to join your workforce. When you hire from our programmes, we offer complimentary In-Work Support for up to 12 months, helping both you and your new employee during the transition. Our team conducts regular workplace reviews and provides any additional training needed to support the employee’s continued development within your organisation.
Our Skills and Training team offers a comprehensive range of courses aimed at helping businesses enhance the skills of their staff and management. We specialise in upskilling employees with industry-relevant qualifications, such as the Personal Licence for selling alcohol, CSCS cards for the construction, and Emergency First Aid at Work.
In addition to in-person training, we also offer an extensive online learning platform called TrainMe. This robust E-learning suite features a wide selection of accredited, industry-relevant courses. Whether you need compliance training for your staff or leadership and management development, we have options to meet your needs.
We collaborate closely with your organisation to understand your specific requirements and guide you to the most suitable training solutions. Our courses are designed to enhance your staff’s skills, boost their workplace performance, and support the overall growth of your business.
We are working with North Ayrshire Council to help improve the lives of working families across the region. This grant is designed for parents who are currently employed and looking to progress in their careers, transition to new roles, enhance their skills, or increase their value in the workplace. By providing guidance and funding for training and development opportunities, the grant aims to help parents boost their career prospects and potentially raise the household income. Let us support you in taking the next step toward achieving your professional goals.
You may be eligible for the Parental In-Work Support Grant if you meet any of the following criteria:
- Live in North Ayrshire
- Lone parent
- Parent or child with a disability
- Parent aged 25 or under
- Minority ethnic parent
- Parent with three or more children
- Parent with a child under 1 year old
If you qualify, this grant offers access to the training and resources you need to take the next step in your career. Contact us now and find out how we can support your career development.
