The progression from Low Pay programme specifically supports employed individuals with low earnings working in sectors across Leeds City Region that typically have a low skilled workforce. WYCC will support programmes of training (with up to 40 % funding contribution) that will facilitate career progression through skills support in order to provide a platform for greater earning potential and increase social mobility. The services being tendered cover:

(a) employer engagement and recruitment of individuals to undertake training;

(b) development of training and delivery; and

(c) evaluation of the training provision and lessons learned report.

Applicants are expected to outline what training topics would be suitable, considering a combination of industry focused skills and complimentary workplace soft skills. Applicants will be appraised and evaluated based on the technical submission (60 %) and value (40 %).

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges (WYCC), through their higher performing workplaces (HPW) project, is inviting applications from providers to deliver training programmes for SME employers and their employees in the Leeds City Region. HPW aims to:

— improve staff motivation, leadership, communication and teamwork,

— increase staff retention,

— enhance employee involvement and commitment,

— ensure higher levels of financial performance.