The Skills Partnership works closely with a number of key organisations and strategic partners.

Useful links to training industry partners are highlighted below:

The Learning and Skills Council:
Responsible for the funding of all post 16 education in England.

Connexions
Connexions is for you if you are 13-19, living in England and wanting advice on getting to where you want to be in life. It also provides support up to the age of 25 for young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities (or both).  Advice for Learning, Money, Health, Relationships, Housing, Careers - www.connexions-direct.com
National direct line: 08080 013 219

Link to local services listings and contacts:
http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=localServices

Nextstep
nextstep promotes learning and work to all adults aged 20 and over.

OLIM Online:
OLIM online provide the online engine that runs The Skills Partnership's workforce skills analysis service. If you want a smart online tool to help profile your company's skills needs and funding eligible learners click on the link.

Drummond Education:
Leading exercise and fitness industry training team, providing extensive Professional and Vocationally Related Qualifications.

Strawberry Recruitment:
One of the UK's leading recruitment and training resources companies. Click here to find out about Strawberry's fresh approach!

Grangeoak Consultants:
An independent brokerage service assisting employers to analyse and link their skills needs to suitable provision.

Train to Gain Brokers:
Independent brokerage service and source of funded and subsidised training support for employers.