Education is the key which will unlock the door of opportunity for you’ is one of many quotes showcasing the value of education.
This principle also applies to cleaning, hygiene and waste businesses, where investing in your staff is vital to success.
With staff shortages affecting the sector, investing in workforce development can help address skills shortages, as well as improving retention by making staff feel more valued.
A trained workforce is more likely to be motivated and productive and offer customers a better service. This can all help a business to increase its sales, profits and growth.
The UK Cleaning Career Development Zone website brings together career development, education and training opportunities from across the cleaning sector into one easily accessible place, online. Visit it here: https://ukcleaning.org.uk
The Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship offers sector businesses the opportunity to use Apprenticeship Levy funding to provide employees with an opportunity to access a recognised work-related cleaning qualification. Businesses which do not pay the Levy can also access funding. Find out how more here: https://
There are a number of Government schemes which also provide support for employers to invest in their workforce in England. Please note these only apply in England. Contact your local devolved administration for further details of local schemes. Find out more here: https://britishcleaningcouncil.org/business-support/
