Training pathways that empower individuals and workforces alike
Build your skills, advance your career, achieve your goals
Develop your workforce, strengthen your business, drive growth
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Sector Based Work Academies (SWAPs) are DWP-funded recruitment programmes designed to help employers fill hard-to-recruit roles quickly and efficiently.Â
We deliver bespoke SWAPs for Construction, Facilities Management and Client-Facing roles – combining targeted training, short-term upskilling and a guaranteed interview to create job-ready candidates. These are all built in collaboration with employers, bespoke to your specific needs and challenges.Â
Employers recruiting 10+ roles
Construction or Facilities contracts starting soonÂ
Teams struggling to attract suitable entry-level candidates
Organisations looking to improve social value outcomes
Employees wanting clear progression into apprenticeships
Identify DemandÂ
The employer confirms the roles available, capacity (typically 10+) and location.
Co-Design Training Â
Bespoke programme, created around role requirements, behaviours and core skills needed for the role. Â
Source and AssessÂ
Candidates referred via DWP and partners and assessed for role and suitability.
Upskill & InterviewÂ
1–2 weeks of intensive training, employability support and final interviews.
Progress & RetainÂ
Successful candidates move into employment, with many progressing onto pre-decided apprenticeship progression pathways.
Every SWAP is bespoke and built in partnership with your company. GLP Training ensure the Academy is aligned to your open vacancies, behaviours, culture and operational needs.  The Academies also create pre-agreed progression routes into apprenticeships, giving candidates a clear pathway and employers a sustainable workforce pipeline.
Introduction to Facilities ManagementÂ
1–2 week programme preparing candidates for cleaning, portering, security, maintenance and facilities roles, with progression onto FM apprenticeships.Â
Access to ConstructionÂ
Includes Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction and CSCS card preparation, supporting entry into site roles with progression into trade apprenticeships.
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