Employer Upskilling Leicester College is the largest apprenticeship provider in its city and runs an Apprenticeship Training Agency, indicating strong capability to design and deliver bespoke employer training programs. There is a clear opportunity to expand recruitment-to-delivery services, workforce assessments, and targeted upskilling packages for existing employer partners and new clients.

HE Funding Recent Office for Students funding signals a growth runway for higher education provision, including potential online and blended delivery. This creates opportunities to sell scalable HE programs, professional development for staff, and partnerships for funded upskilling initiatives with regional employers.

Sector Focus Funding identifies Creative and Performing Arts and Computing and Digital as priority sectors, suggesting demand for sector-specific curricula, equipment, and industry placements. Sales opportunities exist to provide tailored training content, labs, and managed placement programs invested by partners and potential government funds.

Carer Support Recognition by the Carers Federation Quality Standard highlights a commitment to students and staff with caring responsibilities. This opens avenues to offer flexible learning solutions, accessibility tools, and partnerships with employers who seek inclusive upskilling programs.

Trades Partnerships Active collaboration with Lincrusta to train installers shows a ready model for industry-aligned programs in skilled trades. There is potential to replicate across other trades with equipment provisioning, certification training, and on-site or virtual training delivery for SMEs and larger employers.