Useful Links
Skillsmart Retail
Website of the Sector Skills Council for Retail with categorised information for learners, employers and learning providers.
Retail Trust is the national charity for the retail industry and associated trades. They offer care, support and assistance to people who are working or have worked in retail when they, their partners or their families need it.
The British Retail Consortium is the lead trade association representing the whole range of retailers from large multiples and department stores through to independents.
British Shops and Stores Association
A lead trade association within the non-food retail sector focussing on the small and medium sized business.
Awards website
Responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.
The Learning and Skills Council’s Train to Gain service provides impartial, independent advice on training to businesses across England. It can help businesses improve their productivity and competitiveness by ensuring that employees have the right skills to do the best job.
Apprenticeships
Website for the Government's flagship training programme that benefits employers and young people alike.
Forum member leaflets and publications
Asset Training information for young people in employment
Asset Training information for companies preparing for Liverpool 2008
