About Provider
St Helens Chamber is a large and dynamic social enterprise, with a long history of helping the business community create prosperity and opportunity in and around St Helens. We are a unique organisation which has have moved beyond the typical ‘Chamber of Commerce’ model into a private-sector led not-for-profit, that works with local businesses, partners and the community to contribute to growth and regeneration.
St Helens is a Borough with significant potential, building upon our business base, our geography, and our residents. Too often analysis focuses on the undeniable areas of disadvantage and deprivation. The purpose of St Helens Chamber is to identify and help drive activities which contribute to social, economic and environmental development, making our place better.
We are proud that St Helens Chamber is an award-winning high-quality organisation, well-respected as a delivery partner, and led by a private sector Board, all supported by the highest business Membership penetration in the UK. Our quality marks include: British Chambers of Commerce Accreditation, Investors in People Gold, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2017 and Matrix Accreditation.
Business Training
St Helens Chamber has an excellent track record of helping businesses and their employees and we understand that having the right skills, knowledge and attributes is critical to achieving this.
Our Business Training is designed to enable local businesses to become more productive, create quality, well-paid jobs, and compete successfully in their markets. St Helens Chamber Business School offers Ofsted-inspected, business-oriented training through Apprenticeships.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge, engage and inspire learners to progress and become successful, confident individuals, equipping them with skills, knowledge and behaviours to fulfil their aspirations and enable their employers to succeed.
We deliver a range of Apprenticeships available to learners of all ages from level 2 to level 5 which supports the development and employment needs of our local business community. Apprenticeship training has no age limit and is available for existing employees as well as new recruits.
Jobs & Apprenticeships
At Starting Point we offer free and impartial employment advice to anyone looking for work. We can advise on jobs, Apprenticeships, education and training in a professional, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Our expert Career Coaches can help create a personal career plan and give advice on how to achieve your goals, while helping perfect your CV and interview technique.
Appointments can be delivered over the phone or digitally.
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"I like how much support the Chamber gives you through the Apprenticeship. The company have supported me as well."
“Taking on this Apprenticeship has been really helpful and I have learned so much about myself and other things I didn’t know.”
Callum Hunking - Student
“I have gained a great deal of knowledge on the course and my communications and leadership skills have improved. I have really enjoyed the group tutorials as it was an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the units with other learners."
“Before the course, I lacked confidence when speaking in a room full of people, but I feel that the course has helped my confidence to grow. My adviser Bobbie has provided advice, support and encouragement throughout the two years which has helped me a great deal.”
Lucille Maloney, ACR
“Taking part in the Traineeship programme improved my confidence and motivated me to get out of the house and build a career. If I hadn’t have done the course I’d still be looking for work. I’m now doing my NVQ and I hope to keep building from there."
“I was so impressed with the Starting Point service that I encouraged my boyfriend Danny to visit.”
Paige Malaney - Student
“I have gained confidence which has allowed me to take on more administrative duties.”
Samantha Halshall, Autism Initiatives
“It has been a pleasure dealing with St Helens Chamber. They are very professional and extremely helpful. The students have received a high quality of learning and support.”
Linda Percy, Team Leader, First Ark
St Helens Chamber of Commerce
Address: Salisbury Street, Off Chalon Way, St Helens, WA10 1FY
