A Hull-based social care provider is offering its training expertise to the wider business community for the first time.
The HICA Group, which provides care and support to older people and adults with learning disabilities across Yorkshire, has expanded its long-established in-house training offer to local employers, charities and individuals through its new Hull-based training academy.
Based just off Freetown Way, the HICA Training Academy has opened its doors to organisations across the Humber region looking to upskill staff, meet compliance requirements and invest in professional development.
The HICA academy has long delivered sector-leading training for its 1,500-strong workforce. With a growing demand for high-quality, flexible training across multiple industries, the group has made its extensive portfolio of courses available to all.
Courses on offer range from emergency first aid and fire marshal training to dementia awareness, safeguarding and managing aggression in the workplace. Sessions are run by experienced trainers and can be delivered at the new city-centre academy or on-site at the client’s premises.
Steve Reed, head of learning and development at HICA, said: “Our aim has always been to raise standards through good quality, engaging training. We’ve worked hard to create a professional, welcoming environment that businesses can trust and that their teams enjoy learning in. Whether you’re a café looking to boost your first aid credentials or a housing provider needing safeguarding support, we’re ready to help.”
The decision to open up the academy is part of HICA’s broader commitment to supporting communities and improving workplace wellbeing.
Terry Peel, HICA Group’s CEO, added: “This expansion is a natural step for us. We have the expertise, the infrastructure and the passion to make a difference beyond our own workforce. Businesses are looking for training partners they can rely on and that’s what we offer – practical and personalised programmes delivered by professionals who genuinely care.”
The academy plans to hold a public open day later this spring to welcome businesses from across Hull and East Yorkshire, with live demonstrations and the chance to meet the trainers.
For more information or to discuss your training needs, contact the HICA Training Academy on 01482 581000 (ext. 2223) or email info@hica-uk.com
