SERVICES

Sector Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs)

Talent and skills requirements are changing. When it comes to finding the right people to for entry level, back office, or customer service roles – whether at volume, to meet seasonal demands, or simply on an ongoing basis – organisations are having to think more creatively about how to find talent.

Individuals also need new ways to find and engage with local recruitment initiatives.

How we do it
Combine learning
and recruitment

Sector-Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) are 1-6 week programmes that combine learning, work experience, and recruitment to connect employers in key sectors with entry-level talent in specific geographic locations.

SWAPs provide learners with experience and exposure to UK businesses looking to hire, and give organisations the opportunity to connect with, upskill, and hand-pick local talent. What’s more, these initiatives are funded by UK Government:

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For Organisations:

  • Build intensive skills development and hiring programmes to suit you
  • SWAPs help you connect with local talent
  • Broaden your access to alternative and diverse talent pools
  • Hire the right people quickly and develop a sustainable talent pipeline
  • Bring people into your organisation at entry level and train them to support your specific skills and capability needs
  • Tailor and design SWAPs to suit you
  • Suitable for Hospitality, Retail, and Customer Service recruitment
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For Individuals:

  • Find local employment opportunities
  • Improve your skills with 1-2 week learning programmes
  • Improve your CV writing and interview techniques
  • Get to know local companies through tasters and work experience insight
  • Then have the opportunity to interview with the same employer at the end of the programme
  • Upskill and find work in Hospitality, Retail, and Customer Service
  • Register your interest today
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Typical format

Upskill, interview, hire

Here's a quick overview of how Sector Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) work:

  • Understanding skills requirements and location(s)
  • Defining SWAP content and duration
  • Designing a suitable programme

  • Geo-targeted advertising
  • Candidate outreach and liaison
  • Interested candidates can apply and are then invited to participate

  • Introducing the role(s) and the company
  • Developing relevant skills as well as interview techniques and CV writing

  • Interview candidates and hire into available roles

Make SWAPs work for you

  • Flexible approach depending on your specific requirements
  • Can be run as one-offs or as part of regular recruitment activity
  • Connecting unemployed individuals with companies that are hiring locally in retail, customer service, and hospitality
  • Opportunity to 'try before you buy' for both employer and candidate
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Need to know

Frequently asked questions

Here are some quick-fire questions on SWAPs that you might find helpful!

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Organisations

No, as long as you commit to interviewing candidates at the end of the SWAP there is no cost to your business.

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Individuals

To register your interest, simply fill out the enquiry form and someone will be in touch!