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In the past two months, I've had the opportunity to attend 19 employer meetings throughout Lancashire. During these sessions, I conducted Training Needs Analyses to pinpoint skill gaps within their organisations and propose tailored training solutions. Recognising the value of investing in staff development has numerous benefits, including: • Skill Gap Identification: Pinpoint areas where employees lack necessary competencies. • Targeted Training Programmes: Support to design and implement focused training to address specific skill gaps. • Increased Employee Performance: Enhance overall workforce competence and productivity. • Improved Job Satisfaction: Demonstrate commitment to professional development, leading to higher morale. • Cost Savings: Efficient allocation of resources by focusing on relevant training needs. • Enhanced Adaptability to Change: Identify emerging skill requirements to prepare the workforce for the future. • Better Employee Engagement: Boost engagement by providing opportunities for professional development. • Talent Development: Identify high-potential employees and tailor programmes for leadership development. • Competitive Advantage: Build a skilled workforce for innovation, adaptability, and market competitiveness. There's a common misconception that our college exclusively caters to learners aged 16-19. However, that’s not the case! Alongside our excellent provision for 16-19-year-olds, we provide a diverse array of training solutions tailored for employers. These include apprenticeships, diplomas, certificates, and bespoke training packages. Moreover, we offer flexible delivery models, whether fully online, classroom-based, or blended learning. If you're keen on arranging a meeting to explore our offerings further, please don't hesitate to make contact vout.j@runshaw.ac.uk #training #skills #cpd #growth #staffdevelpment #TNA #expansion #apprenticeships #adulteducation #bespoketraining

✨ Empower Growth with Coaching & Mentoring Apprenticeships Are you ready to inspire and develop the next generation of talent? Coaching and mentoring apprenticeships at South Devon College offer a unique opportunity to drive growth – both for individuals and organisations. But what’s the difference between coaching and mentoring, and why do both matter? 🔍 Coaching vs. Mentoring – The Key Differences: ✅ Coaching focuses on helping individuals unlock their potential by guiding them toward specific goals through structured conversations and feedback. It’s about performance improvement and fostering self-discovery. ✅ Mentoring involves sharing wisdom, experiences, and advice to help individuals grow holistically. It’s more about building a long-term relationship that supports personal and professional development. 🔑 Why These Apprenticeships Matter: 📈 Coaching apprenticeships equip you with the tools to drive performance and develop talent in a focused, goal-oriented way. 🤝 Mentoring apprenticeships empower you to guide others with empathy and expertise, fostering connections that last a lifetime. 💼 For Businesses By embracing these apprenticeships, you: 🌟 Build a culture of growth and collaboration. 🌟 Strengthen leadership pipelines and retain talent. 🌟 Encourage knowledge-sharing and innovation. Whether you're an aspiring coach, an experienced mentor, or an organisation looking to make a difference, these apprenticeships offer the perfect framework for success. 🚀 Ready to lead the way in coaching and mentoring? Please send the business Solutions team a message on employers@southdevon.ac.uk to find out more. #Coaching #Mentoring #Apprenticeships #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth Ben Pountney John Currie Caroline Colette Dalton Michael Laukkanen Jessica Webber Gareth Parsons Tina Smee Leigh Bower Katy Hensby Kate Philp Steve Caunter

In today’s competitive business environment, effective management is crucial. But how do you best develop these skills? Many organisations turn to day management courses, while others prefer apprenticeship management programs. Here’s why the latter might be the game-changer your organisation needs. ✨Short/ Day Management Courses: Quick and Focused ✨ Day management courses are designed to deliver essential management skills in a short timeframe. Benefits include: ◾Speed and Convenience: Gain skills in a single day, minimising time away from work. ◾Focused Learning: Concentrate on key management topics intensively. ◾Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and expand your professional network. However, the primary limitation is the lack of ongoing support and practical application, which are crucial for long-term development. ✨ Apprenticeship Management Programs: Comprehensive and Practical ✨ Apprenticeship programs take a more in-depth approach, combining on-the-job training with structured learning over several months. Key advantages include: ◾Ongoing Training: Monthly sessions ensure continuous development. ◾Hands-On Experience: Apply what you learn in real-world situations. ◾Certification: Earn a recognised credential upon completion. ◾Mentorship: Benefit from guidance by experienced managers. This approach helps mould great managers by providing continuous learning and real-world application, rather than just theoretical knowledge. Many professionals are promoted to management roles without formal training, which can lead to performance gaps. Apprenticeship programs address this by equipping new managers with essential skills and ongoing support, ensuring they are prepared to lead effectively. One of the standout benefits of apprenticeship programs is their cost-effectiveness. Often funded, these programs require minimal investment from employers, making them an attractive option for businesses looking to develop their talent without significant costs. While day management courses offer a quick fix, apprenticeship management programs provide a comprehensive, practical, and cost-effective solution for developing effective managers. Investing in apprenticeship programs ensures your managers are well-prepared to lead and drive your organisation to success. At Paragon Skills we offer a number of funded courses as below: 🎇 Team Leader/ Supervisor Level 3 🎇 Operations/ Departmental Manager Level 5 🎇 Coaching Professional Level 5 If you would like to explore our management courses reach out today on 07546698881 or email georgie.howe@pgon.co.uk. #paragonskills #apprenticeships #manamagement #training

📈 Advance Your Coaching Career with MBKB’s Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship! 📈 At MBKB we believe in empowering professionals to unlock their full potential. Our Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship is designed to elevate your coaching skills, providing you with the knowledge, techniques, and accreditation needed to excel in any organisation. 💼 Who is it for? This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals across all roles and ages who are keen to develop their coaching abilities and embed coaching culture within their organisations. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or an experienced professional looking to formalise your skills, this programme is for you. 📚 What will you learn? • Planning and conducting coaching needs analyses. • Delivering impactful and responsive coaching sessions. • Utilising a variety of coaching tools and techniques. • Enhancing professional performance through effective coaching. • Ethical coaching practices and continuous professional development. 🗓️ Duration: The program typically spans 14-16 months, tailored to your prior experience and job role. 💡 Why Choose MBKB? • Tailored Learning: 100% tailored around your individual and organisational needs. • Expert Training: Delivered by highly motivated trainers with recent vocational experience. • Flexible Delivery: Various methods including 1-1 tutoring, webinars, workshops, and more. • Professional Recognition: Achieve the Coaching Professional Level 5 Standard and gain professional recognition. 💰 Funding and Costs: As a government-approved provider, we can utilise your Apprenticeship Service Account to cover the costs. If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy, we can help you source 95% of the cost from the government. 🌟 Join Us Today! Take the next step in your coaching career with MBKB. Visit our website or contact us to learn more and start your journey toward becoming a distinguished coaching professional. Don't hesitate to get in touch with Jack@mbkbgroup.com, or visit our website mbkbgroup.com to find out more! #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #Apprenticeship #CareerGrowth #MBKB #Training #Education

The wonderful Anne Wilson MBE recently featured in the Made in Yorkshire magazine, sharing how Whyy? Change is supporting manufacturing businesses to bridge the management skills gap across Yorkshire 📈 Anne highlighted that: 📢 “All too often in the manufacturing sector, we hear about ‘accidental managers’. This is where someone at their technical job will get promoted without any leadership or management qualifications. All of a sudden, they'll go from doing a good job to having a team of people that they now have to manage with no learnt skill at all.” According to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), only 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 which highlights the skills gap amongst those in leadership roles. Here's how to overcome the skills gap ⬇️ ✅ Utilise the apprenticeship levy, with a minimum of 95% funding available, don't let the costs be a barrier. ✅ Upskill, re-train and develop your existing team leaders, supervisors, and operations/departmental managers to become leaders of the future. ✅ Enrol your team on a Level 3, 5 or 7 Leadership apprenticeship which includes CMI professional leadership qualifications, the gold standard of management qualifications. ✅ Book a call with Anne, for a chat about your team's leadership skills development and the funding available to your business ⬇️ 📩 annewilson@whyychange.com PS. Have you heard of the term 'accidental manager' before? https://lnkd.in/e3ZNZR57 #leadership #apprenticeships #apprenticeshiplevy #trainingprovider #training #cmi #accidentalmanager #skillsgap #yorkshire #MadeInYorkshire #professionaldevelopment #SkillsForLife

The Future of Performance Management: Total Motivation Through Skill-based Apprenticeships ✨ Neel Doshi's brilliant presentation emphasizes that understanding the "science of performance" requires us to answer three crucial questions: 1. What is performance? 2. What drives performance? 3. What scales performance? 💼 So, what is performance? Neel highlights the crucial difference between tactical and adaptive, demonstrating how many organizations instrumentalise their employees focussing solely on tactical performance. Quoting Deepak Malhotra, he points out that quickly the problem shifts from "the mouse being in a maze" to "the maze being in the mouse!" What drives performance? Neel reveals that the secret lies in "total motivation." With lots of insightful details, he outlines six types of motives and explains how the performance management ecosystem can either positively or negatively impact their balance. A focus on indirect motives often decreases performance, while learning is the only sustainable way to enhance it. This principle extends to goals —learning goals consistently outperform "performance" goals. Ratings typically exacerbate the problem. Skill-based pay can support both development and perceptions of fairness. Lastly, to scale performance, senior leaders must systematically and scientifically link performance management, motivation, and performance to cultivate cultures where organizations can truly flourish. This requires above all a change in their own mindset, which often remains focused on tactical performance. Leverage available tools, including AI, can help to enhance the system. Get ready for an eye-opening session! Packed with cutting-edge insights blending science and practice, it offers actionable strategies to improve your performance management. Don't miss out—this session is definitely one you won't want to skip! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e9WFRZpd [About Neel Doshi] Neel Doshi is the co-founder of Vega Factor and co-author of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, "Primed to Perform," published by Harper Collins in October 2015. With a background as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, CTO and founding member of an award-winning tech startup, and roles in technology and banking, Neel brings a wealth of experience to HR. [Freedom to Flourish] For more information about the Performance Management Transformation project and the Flourishing Manifesto, visit https://lnkd.in/eVWEw2At for all the details, recordings and further materials. For the HR Congress please visit: https://lnkd.in/epvDz4ux #GoodLeadershipSociety #GoodOrganisations #HR #FutureofWork #Leadership #Transformation #Business #PersonalDevelopment #CIPD The HR Congress Antoinette Mihaly Jon Michele Isabel Bastian Stefanie Mark Joan Tobias Wilma Simon Jeni Sebastian Pavel Rufat Shalva ☑ Marc Rebecca Wolfgang Tim Michel thijs Mark Jamie Christine Feliciano Ulrich Sushmita Kevin Dave Alan Tony Andrew John

🔭 Develop Your Workforce with Apprenticeships That Deliver Results! Apprenticeships are a powerful way to grow your business—whether you’re attracting fresh talent or up-skilling your existing team. At The Grimsby Institute, we offer expertly tailored apprenticeship programmes that combine hands-on training with specialist teaching, ensuring your workforce contributes to your success from day one. Here’s what’s available: 📌 Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner 🕒 12–15 months | Workplace delivery Equip your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, strengthening your reputation and building loyalty. 📌 Level 3 Business Administrator 🕒 18 months | Workplace delivery Streamline processes, improve productivity, and enhance operational efficiency. 📌 Level 3 Content Creator 🕒 15–18 months | Workplace delivery + online training Empower your business with engaging, professional marketing content across multiple platforms. 📌 Level 3 Team Leader 🕒 15–18 months | One-to-one workplace delivery Develop strong, confident leaders who can manage teams and drive success. Why Choose The Grimsby Institute? ✅ Free Recruitment Support: We’ll find the best candidates for you. ✅ Expert Training: Delivered by professionals who understand your industry. ✅ Flexible & Practical: Designed to fit seamlessly into your operations. ✅ Immediate Results: Practical skills that benefit your organisation from day one. ✅ Funding Opportunities: Maximise government funding to invest in your team. Let’s talk about how apprenticeships can transform your workforce. 📞 Contact Tim West 📱 07799 843052 📧 westt@grimsby.ac.uk #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #Upskilling #Leadership #DigitalMarketing #GIFHE

Really pleased to welcome our latest member to the group. Inspiring Every Learner, Every Step of the Way. At WS Training, they are committed to building brighter futures and careers through education. As an independent training provider based in Suffolk, learning is at the core of everything they do, which is why they offer a wide range of high-quality training solutions tailored to both employers and learners. Employers Training plays a huge part in an organisations growth and success. Investing in quality training not only supports your employees but also boosts business growth, enhances team morale, improves financial outcomes, and increases employee retention. This is why they assist employers in creating bespoke training solutions, so that you can support your workforce with ease. They provide support to learners at various levels to expand their knowledge and develop skills. Whether you’d like to pursue further studies, start an apprenticeship, or invest in professional development, their courses provide the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Their dedicated departments for Education (with SEND), Apprenticeships, and Commercial Training are designed to provide tailored solutions that benefit both employers and learners. www.wstraining.co.uk We look forward to seeing you at our future meetings and getting to know the business better. www.networking-essex.co.uk #bringingbusinessestogether #networking #business

🌍 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🌱 In our latest guest blog, CVP Group shares how they’re combining staff development with sustainability. From remote working to green training programs, learn how they’re making a difference through their Coaching Professional Level 5 apprenticeship program and partnership with Play It Green. 👉 Read the full article using the link in the comments! #Sustainability #StaffDevelopment #PlayItGreen #Coaching #EcoFriendlyBusiness

Elevate Your Career with the University of Leicester's Senior Leader Apprenticeship! Keep reading this if you are looking to take your senior leadership skills to the next level or you are an HR director, or a Head of Apprenticeships for your company. The University of Leicester's Senior Leader Apprenticeship program offers a unique opportunity for both companies and individuals to thrive. Here's why you should consider this transformative programme: For Companies: Reduce time out of the business: The ULSB Senior Leader Apprenticeship is based on the online MBA programme with limited face to face attendance required but sufficient to get the wider networking benefits of the programme. Develop Top Talent: Empower your employees with advanced leadership skills and strategic thinking to drive your business forward. Boost Productivity: Well-trained leaders foster a motivated and efficient workforce, leading to improved company performance. Tailored Learning: Benefit from a curriculum designed to meet your specific industry needs and business objectives. Cost-Effective: Utilise use-it or lose-it apprenticeship levy funds to invest in your team's development with minimal financial impact. For Individuals: Career Advancement: Gain recognised qualifications (a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and the Senior Leader Apprenticeship qualification including the opportunity to progress onto the coveted MBA programme) and practical skills to accelerate your career progression. Expert Guidance: Learn from industry-leading academics and experienced professionals. Flexible Learning: Balance work and study with a programme designed to get the best of both words: based on online learning to fit around your professional commitments with attendance at up to one face to face residential and one online workshop per year and one face to face masterclass per year. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders to expand your professional network. Join the ranks of successful leaders and take your career or your team's potential to new heights! Apply now and become a part of a dynamic learning community dedicated to excellence and innovation. https://lnkd.in/eszEg7cw Learn More and Apply Today to join the October cohort. Current deadline: 11th August 2024. University of Leicester School of Business @unileicbusiness