Introducing the Upskill Network: A Transformative Alliance for Skills Development

The skills and education sector in the South Coast is about to experience a major transformation. We’re excited to announce the launch of the Upskill Network, a ground-breaking collaboration between leading training providers and companies. Designed to address critical skills gaps and expand access to high-quality training, this alliance will help individuals and businesses thrive in an evolving job market.

A Partnership for Progress

The Upskill Network is founded on the collective expertise of three key organisations:

• Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd (Kiwi Education & Yuzu Training): A trusted name in industry-relevant training and workforce development.
• SERT Group: A leader in recruitment &workforce solutions, committed to supporting businesses and individuals in advancing their careers.
• Testlands Wellbeing Hub: A community-focused organisation dedicated to holistic personal and professional growth.

Together, these organisations will leverage their unique strengths to create innovative training programmes tailored to the needs of employers, employees, and career seekers.

What the Upskill Network Aims to Achieve

The Upskill Network has been established with a clear vision: to close skills gaps, empower individuals, and foster stronger collaborations between training providers. This initiative will focus on:

• Addressing Industry Skills Gaps: Developing training programmes aligned with current and emerging job market demands.
• Supporting Career Growth: Providing individuals with opportunities to upskill, reskill, and pivot into new career paths.
• Enhancing Collaboration: Uniting training providers and businesses to share resources, insights, and expertise for greater impact.

This partnership will enable the delivery of industry-specific, flexible, and accessible training solutions designed to support the economic growth of the South Coast and beyond.

A Vision for the Future

The founding members of the Upskill Network share a common goal: to build a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of the modern economy.

“The Upskill Network represents a bold step forward in addressing the skills challenges facing our region,” said Michael Steel, Managing Director at Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd. “By coming together, we can create opportunities that benefit individuals and empower businesses to thrive.”

A spokesperson from SERT Group added, “This partnership is about more than just training. It’s about creating a workforce that is adaptable, resilient, and ready for the future.”

A representative from Testlands Wellbeing Hub shared, “Through this alliance, we are championing collaboration and innovation to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and careers.”

Join the Upskill Training Network

We invite businesses, organisations, and individuals to become part of the Upskill Network. By working together, we can close skills gaps, create brighter futures, and drive economic success across the region.

For more information about the Upskill Network and upcoming training programmes, visit:

• Kiwi & Yuzu Ltd
• SERT Group
• Testlands Wellbeing Hub