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Congratulations to CWT Chamber Training’s Degree students, who graduated on 16 July 2014 at the Trentham Garden Estate in Staffordshire.
CWT Chamber Training Roll of Honour 2014 B.A. (Hons.) Degree in Business Management Dayle Adams B.A. (Hons.), FdA Christopher Alexander B.A. (Hons.), FdA Martin Bannister B.A. (Hons.), FdA David Gilmour B.A. (Hons.), FdA Rosemary Kyberd B.A. (Hons.), FdA Darren McCafferty B.A. (Hons.), FdA Paul Miles B.A. (Hons.), FdA Michelle O’Hare B.A. (Hons.), FdA James Robbins B.A. (Hons.), FdA Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management Carol Benson FdA Sue Henson FdA Stephen Walker FdA Helen Wyatt FdA Success and progression as an individual often goes hand-in-hand with success of their business. Over a number of years of delivering the Leadership and Management Foundation Degree, validated through Staffordshire University, CWT’s graduates have gained promotions to directorship level, moved into senior jobs at leading global organisations and even put their new skills and knowledge to practice into expanding their own businesses.
In addition to the FD’s graduating students, this year’s ceremony also featured CWT’s first cohort of B.A. Honours Business Management ‘Top-up’ Degree graduates. Having successfully completed the Foundation Degree themselves the previous year, the group benefitted from the unique opportunity of being able to gain two degree level qualifications over a period of three years. The ‘Top-up’ course has proven to be a great success, with this first group of nine students achieving outstanding results including three First Class Honours Degrees and two 2:1 degrees. All nine participating students gained their B.A. Business Management degree.
“I’ve had many light bulb moments during my studies for the Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management.” Before undertaking the Leadership and Management Foundation Degree, Emma Lawrence FdA, held the Operations Director post at DSA Design, a family run exhibitions company that provides global event solutions. After completing the degree, Emma told CWT, “I’ve had many light bulb moments during my studies for the Foundation Degree in Leadership and
Management” and has since accepted the role of Managing Director of the company. Business Management Degree student Paul Miles B.A. (Hons.), FdA successfully completed the Honours Top-up course and subsequently landed his dream job at Jaguar Land Rover, adding “having a proven track record was vital in my being considered by JLR for this particular post. Undertaking and successfully completing the Honours Degree was pivotal in my appointment. I would not be working at JLR without it”. With business demands ever increasing, the need to perform effectively in the workplace, contribute ideas and seek the opportunity for improvement is crucial to keeping ahead of the competition. The Leadership and Management Foundation Degree is an excellent option for aspirational professionals and managers, across a wide range of industry backgrounds, to gain valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, managing projects and financial management, to name a few. The business-focused way in which the course is delivered at CWT also ensures minimal disruption to the workplace for Higher Education students. For a conversation with one of our experienced leadership and management trainers, to see if a CWT Leadership and Management course could be right for you, please contact the Business Development Team on 024 7623 1122 or email events@cwtcov.co.uk today.
Apprentices Congratulated For Going Above And Beyond As a leading provider of Adult Care Apprenticeships, CWT Chamber Training recently hosted its annual Health and Social Care Awards Evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its Apprentices in the sector. The awards recognise the achievements of Health and Social Care Apprentices (Levels 2, 3 and 5), workplace learners (Levels 2 and 3), as well as the employers that have provided excellent support and guidance for their staff. CWT Chamber Training values all its partners and Apprentices however special recognition is given on an annual basis to those who contribute above and beyond what is expected. Olivia Redgrave of Skills for Care (the employer-led workforce development body for adult social care in England) who presented the awards said, “It was a delight to be involved in the evening. www.cw-chamber.co.uk
Developing skills and knowledge is a critical part of delivering high quality social care services, and Skills for Care are proud to celebrate the commitment of individuals and organisations in achieving their qualifications.” Congratulations to Anita Irvine (Level 5) from Four Seasons, Katherine Molloy (Level 3) from Galanos House and Dawn Kinlan (Level 2) from In Touch Home Care who were awarded the Apprentice of the Year in Health and Social Care for 2014 for their respective levels. Pauline Ncube (Level 3) from In Touch Home Care and Julie Dixon (Level 2) from Alexandra House were awarded the Workplace Learner of the Year in Health and Social Care for 2014. Congratulations to Trinity Lodge who were awarded the Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Employer for 2014. The Adult Care industry is rapidly
growing and offers many fantastic opportunities. It is a very satisfying and rewarding area to work in with many CWT Chamber Training Apprentices in this sector going above and beyond – providing an outstanding level of service for the people in their care. If you want to be a part of this success and find out more about Apprenticeship opportunities in this sector, call 024 7623 1122 or email enquiries@cwtcov.co.uk and speak to a CWT Recruitment Advisor.
Careers education and guidance helps young people gain the knowledge needed to make their future career choices. CWT Chamber Training recently partnered up with Coventry based Barrs Hill School and Community College to deliver an inspirational, interactive careers day for the students. Careers education and guidance helps young people gain the knowledge needed to make their future career choices. CWT is responding to the call for careers advice. A recent poll, commissioned by The Student Room, has shown that thousands of young people believe their future careers could be hampered because of a lack of guidance from teachers? The poll also found that just under a quarter of young people complained that they had not received enough advice about how the subject choices they made after their GCSEs could affect their future options. This is an issue that is high on the agenda at CWT Chamber Training, who are committed to ensuring individuals are provided with current, relevant and appropriate information, enabling them to effectively progress their learning and career pathways. Alongside valuable CV advice, career insights and advice on standing out from the crowd, the students were also given an insight into the working world by a range of local employers and Apprentices. These local employers gave students an invaluable insight into the world of work, developing their knowledge and understanding of career paths, vocational opportunities and exactly what employers are looking for. Fred Butler (also a Leadership and Management Foundation Degree Graduate with CWT) caused a stir during his talk when he unveiled an official London 2012 Olympic torch from his employers Premier Sheet Metal who manufactured the torches. Bringing employers and education together provides a vital part in supporting young people on their journey into future training and employment, such as an Apprenticeship. Sessions such as these help ensure that young people are better informed, more aware and more focussed in their transition into the world of work. This is just one of a series of partnership events that CWT Chamber Training facilitate to bring employers and education together.
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