How we can help you to grow your business.
Our aim is to provide first-rate, sector-specific expertise to help your business to grow. Over recent years, we have invested over £38.3M in state-of-the-art specialist facilities and technical resources. As an employer you can access these facilities for bespoke training.
By listening and reacting to your business needs we can provide the training and support to help future proof your business. Whether you are looking to recruit new talent or upskill your existing team we can advise you on the course, Apprenticeship, training programme or industry placement to help develop and sustain your business growth.
We’ll work with you to understand and meet emerging skills gaps through high quality Apprenticeships, work placements and professional training and help you grow and succeed through applied research, innovation and knowledge transfer.
The Business Hub can offer you:
- 1:1 Support
- Business Planning
- Start-up advice
- Marketing Access to funding Staff recruitment, development and training
- Providing Apprenticeships for employers
- Work placements for employers
- Professional training course
Contact us using the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
Your Business Team

Duncan Maydew
Head of Commercial Operations
I have worked for Stoke on Trent College for 8 years in the commercial department – I am a professional manager with experience of delivering large projects, business development, account management, and have a wealth of experience working with large blue chip companies and SME’s. We are the largest provider of further education in Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire and are proud to help thousands of local people to gain the skills they need for their employment and success.

Adam South
Commercial Engagement Co-ordinator
I joined the college in July 2020. Previous to this I spent 14 years as airline cabin crew which instilled in me a drive to consistently deliver great customer service. My interests include Golf, Scuba Diving, Snow Boarding and Table top Wargaming
The Business Team:
- Is a sector specialist account management team
- Has the latest funding and Apprenticeship Levy experts
- Provides recruitment expertise
- Shares regular industry updates
Together with our team of experienced lecturers and assessors, Stoke on Trent College can offer you the total Business Solution