DevelopMentor for SMEs

DevelopMentor is a short training programme for the line managers of young apprentices, developing the skills managers need to enable their apprentices to thrive. It’s been specially developed for line managers and supervisors in busy SMEs, and free places are available to SMEs across England. Find out more here, and to access materials to promote the programme to your SMEs, sign up here.

About DevelopMentor

DevelopMentor is a short training programme for the line managers of young apprentices (aged 24 or under), developing the skills managers need to support their apprentice to thrive. It has been specially developed for line managers and supervisors in busy SMEs. You can access FREE places for your SMEs thanks to funding from Youth Futures Foundation. Find out more here. 

Key details

• DevelopMentor is delivered over four 90-minute training sessions, followed by two one-hour 1:1 coaching sessions, all taking place online – with no coursework or assessments
• Places are available for groups starting on a rolling basis between September 2026 and March 2027, available to SMEs in England with an apprentice aged 24 and under.
• Line managers will develop their skills, to support their young apprentices to succeed in work. Key practical content includes: the role of line manager and its challenges; inclusive line management; understanding motivation and engagement; objective setting; difficult conversations; coaching skills for line managers.

If anyone be interested in wanting to know more and how to become involved in supporting this worthwhile project. Please click on the following link to register or to find out more here