Training
Congratulations to Pat Smith on her retirement!!!! @LCTraining2
Pat Smith retires after 26 years at Liverpool Chamber Training Pat Smith has been a fundamental part of the Chamber’s training team for over 26 years, joining in 1986 and enjoying a career full of highlights. Pat’s retirement in May was marked with a special retirement lunch, which was attended by family members, Chamber staff, LCT employees, past apprentices and other prominent businessmen, including Ian Ayre, Managing Director at Liverpool Football Club. Pat commented: “I have enjoyed all of my time working with the Chamber and would not have changed one iota of my job or responsibilities to the get as many young people into good apprenticeships and to be able to build their careers.” Amongst those paying tribute to Pat was Peter Shaw, her first ever apprentice at the Chamber who now works for Liverpool Football Club. Mr. Shaw said: “Pat, like me, started on the first day of setting up the college side of Trident Training; we were both like rabbits in the headlights. We soon got down to the hard work of learning and Pat made that side of it enjoyable. Pat made me realise that learning when doing something you enjoy is fun. She was a big influence on my career and she helped me to set the target high and to always push it.” Pat continued: “I would like to thank everybody who attended, and for all of the cards, flowers and gifts I received on the day. They were very much appreciated.” All the staff at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce wish Pat Smith the very best in her retirement and we thank her for her incredible contributions over the last 26 years. Liverpool Chamber Magazine is celebrating Pat Smith’s tenure at the Chamber by focusing its regular Apprentice Profile feature on Pat’s first and final apprentices.
Apprentice Profile
Apprentice Profile
Colorvision Commissions Clerk
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Administration Clerk
Peter Shaw
Alan Hill
(Now working as Assistant Executive Director at Liverpool Football Club)
Starting date of apprenticeship: 1992 Description of role during apprenticeship: Calculating commission rates for TV salesmen who worked for our stores. How long did you work at the organisation? Two years, until Colorvision went into administration. What was your first role? My first role afterwards was with Sayers bakery as a ledger controller. What qualifications did you earn as part of your Apprenticeship? NVQ Level 2, 3 & 4 in Business &
Finance, AAT. How did your Apprenticeship help you to progress in your career? My apprenticeship gave me the foundation required to progress to where I am now. What were your hopes in terms of future progression? Back then, I never thought I would be where I am now, but I knew I had potential. What would you say to those considering an Apprenticeship, and to companies considering hiring Apprentices? There’s nothing more rewarding than to watch, nurture and direct a young person to achieve their aspirations.
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Starting date: 05/02/2013 Description of current role: Administrative duties; putting tech cert packs together; and booking learners in to attend training and tests. How long have you worked at the organisation? Over four months. What was your first role here? It was to create and put together Technical Certificate packs to aid learners. What qualifications have you earned as part of your Apprenticeship? I hope to complete my Business
Admin Level 2 course. How does your Apprenticeship help you to progress in your career? It allows me to earn whilst learning and gain valuable experience to help further my career prospects. What would you say to those who are considering an Apprenticeship, and to companies considering hiring Apprentices? If you want to develop new skills and gain confidence whilst earning a wage, an apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity. There is so much potential in younger people, which can help the growth of companies.
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