Training, Business and Commercial Services 2014/15

Training, Business and Commercial Services 2014/15

YOUR Training and Commercial Partner

employers PARTNERS IN BUSINESS SUCCESS

125 YEARS Est. 1889

Contents 1 We Mean Business 2 Become a College Partner 3 We Are an Enterprising College 4 Management and Business Skills Workshops 10 Safety First 11 NVQs 11 Bespoke Training Packages 12 University-level Skills 14 Apprenticeships 16 Fine Dining, City Updates and Networking 18 Annual Business Dinner and Celebration Evening 20 Join the Debate with the Business Supper Club 21 City College Plymouth ‌ Here to Listen

City College Plymouth Training Courses For a full list of courses, start dates and times please see our Part-time Course Guide 2014/15 or visit www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses. To request a Part-time Course Guide please call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

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Please note: whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide, it is advisable to check details prior to enrolment. Changes to course start dates/times and/or prices may occur.

We Mean Business City College Plymouth has an enviable reputation for its excellent industry partnerships and its positive relationships with local, regional, national and international employers.

These relationships are highly valued by the College and by employers themselves as they provide excellent mutual benefits.

The College plays an essential role within the business community, both in the City and region beyond, and works with a range of employers, large and small, as well as local government and third sector organisations on a number of initiatives − these add real benefits to not only the business community but to the wider community as a whole.

As one of the largest training providers in the South West, and with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, we are well placed to support businesses within all industries, and of all sizes, with a broad portfolio of training, from Apprenticeships to higher-level skills, and from basic English and maths to management training.

We can offer …

Our dedicated Corporate Relations team provides a single point of contact for businesses helping to identify training needs and accessing available government funding, all of which ensures that the training we provide is not only of the highest quality but enables you to maximise your training budgets − whether for nationally recognised qualifications or bespoke training packages.

This guide provides an overview of the services we offer to businesses, but is not exhaustive, as we are able to provide bespoke training to meet individual employer needs. For further information on our range of off-the-shelf courses and training, please visit our website www.cityplym.ac.uk/ employers or call 01752 305026.

Don’t take our word for it …

97%

of employers would recommend the College to another employer*

Training and skills

95%

of employers are happy with the quality of training their employees receive*

− all levels, all sectors

Apprenticeships

*Employer Satisfaction Survey November 2013

– wide breadth of job roles

Recruitment services

Corporate networking

– finding the talent of the future

– developing business contacts

Work experience Wine and dine – celebrate, reward and enjoy

– meet your CSR obligations

Become a College Partner Working with us means much more than just purchasing training ‌ it means developing a mutually beneficial partnership and forging a relationship that is sustainable and which brings a real return on investment to you as a business.

We welcome you to have a real stake in your College, building a strong working relationship with us, which results in both organisations playing a meaningful role in each other’s success.

Here are just some of the ways you can work with us ‌

Join the Employer Endorsement Scheme The Employer Endorsement Scheme is the College’s flagship partnership scheme for employers and symbolises the close links between industry and education. The scheme has been operating for five years and has grown from an original four members to over 50 members made up of local, regional, national and international employers.

“Becoming an Employer Endorser reinforces our strong working relationship with the College. As a major employer in the City we seek to engage with the local community as well as develop our employees across the board. The College works with us to achieve this, sharing our values to have a positive impact on industry ‌â€?

Phil Jones, Managing Director – Babcock International Group PLC

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Meeting your needs with our employer-led curriculum “The partnership is built on shared goals, a key one being to keep talent within Plymouth. We are dedicated to training new recruits and employees already within Citybus, something that City College plays a huge part in.�

Richard Stevens, Managing Director – Plymouth Citybus It is crucial that the training and skills we offer meet the needs of industry. Through our Employer Advisory Boards, we have created a unique way in which to ensure that the skills and training we offer is required by businesses to support growth, development and success.

Employer Advisory Boards open the dialogue between the College and industry professionals, providing vital industry feedback and insight into the College’s curriculum. This informs what we teach and the way we teach it.

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Find out more information about working with us by calling 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

We Are an Enterprising College “City College Plymouth students are trained to an extremely high standard, and they come into the workplace with real industry knowledge and skills. The training facilities at the College ensure that students get hands-on practical experience, which is invaluable to us as an employer.”

Jonathan Morcom, Director – Duke of Cornwall Hotel

Employers demand staff who possess key technical skills as well as vital employability skills and attributes, which include communication and team working skills, the ability to be adaptable and to think in an innovative way and the commitment to learn new skills quickly.

We responded to this demand, and in 2012 we became a member of the Gazelle Colleges Group, a group of further education colleges committed to transforming further education by preparing students for their entry into the world of work.

We have embedded enterprise and entrepreneurial activity in all that we do. This ensures that our students leave us with not only a depth of technical knowledge, but also a breadth of capabilities and qualities, including commercial awareness and acumen – we call these T-shaped learners.

Supporting business needs with work experience If you have a temporary shortage of staff, a surge in orders or simply an increased workload, our students can help by working at your business for FREE. By providing a work experience placement or internship to our students, you can enable them to gain vital employability skills but can also help your business during business critical times.

Alternatively, our students could work on a small project for you, such as designing a new logo, or developing a website − all for FREE.

Recruit new staff now by calling us on 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

Employ our work-ready students with thejobspace Through work experience and enterprise activities, City College Plymouth is ensuring that its students make a positive impact on businesses from day one. But that’s not all …

Case Study: Swallowfield

New for this year is the introduction of our dedicated employment service, thejobspace; whether you are looking for temporary part-time workers or a permanent member of staff to enhance your current team, we can help.

City College Plymouth student, Beth Astill, is undertaking a BTEC qualification in Applied Science and looked to Swallowfield to undertake a work experience placement in a laboratory environment. Swallowfield, based in Bideford, produces products for global brands and retailers operating in the cosmetics, personal care and household goods market.

Provide us with your job vacancies and we will promote these to our student body; call us to discuss your workforce recruitment needs and we will work with you to ensure that you have access to the very best talent. Our team is on hand to help you with the recruitment and selection process … and it’s all FREE.

Abigail Jones, Development Manager at Swallowfield, said: “We are keen to support work experience and every effort is made to ensure students get the most out of the experience. We believe the time and effort required to accommodate students can be extremely rewarding, I would certainly recommend it.

“Supporting work experience does require a certain amount of effort. However, we believe it is worthwhile.

We have the opportunity to showcase our industry to budding chemists, sales people or even a future managing director.”

Management and Business Skills Workshops We understand that you need training that is flexible, specific to your business needs, cost-effective and which adds value across all areas – our range of Management and Business Skills Workshops provides just this.

Having listened to your needs, we have introduced a refreshed range of workshops, which gives you access to a wide choice of training that can really impact positively on business and team performance.

We have also introduced a series of packages to help you access job specific training to support internal progression and workforce development. Training packages of one, three, five and eight days provide you and your business with flexibility when choosing training for your staff, allowing you to pick and choose the workshops that best fill your skills gaps.

Workshops can be delivered onsite at your premises or here at the College. We can provide dates and times around those advertised in this guide should you wish to book a session for your team (minimum/ maximum 12 delegates) and we can offer special discounts for businesses looking to make repeat purchases or looking to roll out a programme of training across the whole organisation.

Computing workshops Think you know everything you need to know about Microsoft Word or Excel? Take your computing skills to the next level with our range of computing workshops, which cover basic skills to advanced levels.

Level Course Description

Code

Venue

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

1

Excel Basic

MTK14

KR

27/10/14 16/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£100

2

Excel Intermediate

MTK16

KR

29/10/14 18/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£135

3

Excel Advanced

MTK23

KR

31/10/14 20/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

1

Word Basic

MTK15

KR

28/10/14 17/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£100

2

Word Intermediate

MTK17

KR

30/10/14 19/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£135

3

Word Advanced

MTK37

KR

09/12/14 31/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

91%

of delegates rated the workshop excellent*

*2013/14 Workshop Feedback

“The course has given me some useful information to take back to the workplace that will help me develop myself and my team*.”

One day workshops Focusing on business critical areas these one day workshops ensure you and your staff can quickly update and add to existing skill sets. Highly effective, workshops offer great value for money, starting from just £150 per person.

Level Course Description

Code

Venue

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

2

Assertiveness and Confidence Management

MTK20

KR

22/10/14 18/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Basics of Purchasing

MTK24

KR

26/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Business Communication

MTK28

KR

15/10/14 11/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Coaching and Mentoring

MTK21

KR

05/12/14 19/05/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Conflict Management

MTK25

KR

04/11/14 07/05/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Customer Service

MTK26

KR

25/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Digital Marketing

MTK27

KR

24/02/15 17/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Effective Communication

MTK04

KR

11/11/14 12/05/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£175

3

Management Essentials

MTK29

KR

06/11/14 03/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Marketing Essentials

MTK30

KR

20/01/15 03/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Marketing Planning

MTK31

KR

03/02/15 17/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Minute Taking

MTK18

KR

24/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Negotiation Skills

MTK32

KR

02/12/14 09/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) and Sales

MTK34

KR

11/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£200

2

NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) - An Introduction

MTK33

KR

05/11/14 11/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£200

2

Project Planning

MTK010

KR

11/12/14 23/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Public Speaking - Intro to Professional Presentation Skills

MTK35

KR

04/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£150

2

Sales Techniques

MTK36

KR

13/01/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£175

“The tutor was very knowledgeable and explained the course content in a way that was easy to understand*.”

“A really good, positive experience – I have developed skills to use every day*.”

“Very informative and relevant*.”

Training packages PA Plus Designed in consultation with Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants from across the City in direct response to the growing needs for assistants to gain formal training relevant for the varied and multi-skilled job role, undertaking this training will ensure you can build on your existing skills and gain support from other PAs and Executive Assistants in the area.

Level Course Description

It’s easy to book − just pick the dates that suit you for each of the eight workshops and then call us on 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@ cityplym.ac.uk.

Duration

Fee

Eight days

£750 per person

Code

Venue

Date

Time

2

Assertiveness and Confidence Management

MTK20

KR

22/10/14 18/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Business Communication

MTK28

KR

15/10/14 11/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Coaching and Mentoring

MTK21

KR

05/12/14 19/05/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Conflict Management

MTK25

KR

04/11/14 07/05/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Customer Service

MTK26

KR

25/02/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

3

Management Essentials

MTK29

KR

06/11/14 03/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Project Planning

MTK010

KR

11/12/14 23/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

2

Public Speaking - Intro to Professional Presentation Skills

MTK35

KR

08/10/14 04/03/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

“I really enjoyed the course and was taught in a clear and helpful way*.”

“A very useful course and well delivered*.”

Marketing Essentials Do you work in a marketing department? Or does your job role involve marketing activity?

This three day training package will allow you to develop the essential skills needed to work in today’s competitive marketing environment. In a fast-paced and ever changing commercial world, it is essential for marketing skills to be up-to-date and relevant in order to effectively promote your business, its products or services.

Level Course Description

It’s easy to book − just pick the dates that suit you for each of the three workshops and then call us on 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplymac.uk.

Duration

Fee

Three days

£399 per person

Code

Venue

Date

Time

Duration

2

Digital Marketing

MTK30

KR

24/02/15 01/07/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

2

Marketing Essentials

MTK30

KR

20/01/15 03/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

2

Marketing Planning

MTK30

KR

03/02/15 17/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

*2013/14 Workshop Feedback

Create Your Own Personal Development Plan Be in charge of your own career progression by boosting the skills that you need. Choose the workshops that best suit you, your staff and your business with our flexible ‘build your own’ training package option. Our three and five day training packages have been designed for staff working within all industries and at all levels, and allow you to become multi-skilled and deal with the many challenges businesses encounter on a daily basis.

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Admin Expert Do you work in an office?

Are you an administrator?

Does your job role include administration?

Then this is the course for you! The Admin Expert package will allow you to develop key administrative skills that will benefit anyone whose job role includes administration. You will have the opportunity to develop your IT skills through Microsoft Word and Excel as well as enhance your communication skills and develop project management abilities.

Customer Service Do you work with the public?

Are you in a customer facing role?

Or do you simply deal with clients and customers on a regular basis? No matter what industry sector you work in, this training package will help you to improve and build on your customer service skills, whether you deal with internal or external customers.

Through this three or five day package you will develop effective communication skills Selling for and improve your ability to exceed your customers’ expectations.

Success

Introduction to Management Have you just been promoted to a team leading or management role?

Do you manage people and/or projects but do not have any management training?

Our Introduction to Management package will allow you to develop key managerial skills or formalise existing management skills.

This course is suitable for team leaders, newly appointed managers and those seeking to step into management positions in the future.

Work in sales? Or support a sales team? If you need the skills to sell, either a product or service, than this is the course for you. Our three or five day options will allow you to develop not only direct selling skills but also the associated attributes such as the ability to negotiate and to assert yourself. Selling techniques have changed dramatically over the last few years and have moved away from a transactional approach to a client-centric and relationship management approach. Selling in today’s competitive market place requires strong negotiation and effective customer service skills – this course will help you to develop these skills in order to compete in a sales environment.

Book your workshops by following our simple step-by-step guide on page 8 ‌

Book your workshops by following this simple step-by-step guide

Choose a training package eg Admin Expert

Choose either the three or five day option

Three day package Two mandatory workshops + one optional workshop

Five day package Two mandatory workshops + three optional workshops

See the table opposite for a list of workshops and dates Mandatory workshops are shown in Purple Optional workshops are shown in Blue

Pick your dates for two mandatory workshops + one optional workshop

Pick your dates for two mandatory workshops + three optional workshops

Call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk to make your booking

Three and five day training packages

Three and Five Day Training Packages Workshops (one day)

Date

Assertiveness and Confidence Management

22/10/14 18/03/15

Basics of Purchasing

26/03/15

Business Communication Coaching and Mentoring Conflict Management Customer Service Digital Marketing Effective Communication Excel Advanced Excel Basic Excel Intermediate Management Essentials Marketing Essentials Marketing Planning Minute Taking Negotiation Skills NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) and Sales NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) - An Introduction

24/02/15 17/06/15 11/11/14 12/05/15 31/10/14 20/02/15 27/10/14 16/02/15 29/10/14 18/02/15 06/11/14 03/03/15 20/01/15 03/06/15 03/02/15 17/06/15

* * *

24/03/15 02/12/14 09/06/15 05/11/14 11/03/15 11/02/15

Public Speaking - Intro to Professional Presentation Skills

04/03/15

Sales Techniques

13/01/15

Word Intermediate

Introduction to Management

25/02/15

11/12/14 23/06/15

Word Basic

Customer Service

15/10/14 11/03/15 05/12/14 19/05/15 04/11/14 07/05/15

Project Planning

Word Advanced

Admin Expert

09/12/14 31/03/15 28/10/14 17/02/15 30/10/14 19/02/15

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Key: Mandatory workshop Optional workshop *Please choose one workshop level for both Word and Excel, dependent on your existing knowledge and ability.

Selling for Success

Safety First Did you know 78,000 workplace injuries occur every year* and your business has a responsibility to ensure that a safe workplace is provided for employees and visitors, including first aid trained staff? Is your business prepared?

As a respected and experienced health and safety training provider with expert trainers who understand business needs, City College Plymouth is your first choice for first aid and health and safety training.

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Level Course Description

Code

Venue

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

FAX

GO

Weekly

9.00am - 4.00pm

1 day

£60

FABR

GO

Monthly

9.00am - 12.30pm

/ day

£35

2

Emergency First Aid, College Certificate

3

First Aid at Work (Annual Update), College Certificate

3

First Aid at Work, College Certificate

FAB

GO

Monthly

9.00am - 4.00pm

3 days

£165

3

First Aid at Work Requalification, College Certificate

FAR

GO

Monthly

9.00am - 4.00pm

2 days

£110

Health and safety training

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Call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym. ac.uk to book onto any of these courses.

Bespoke first aid and health and safety courses available upon request. Call 01752 305026 for more information. Restrictions apply.

We offer three essential health and safety courses that suit all businesses.

Level Course Description

Code

Venue

Date

Time

Duration

Cost

9.00am - 4.30pm

1 day

£65

4 wks

£450

/ day

£35

2

Health and Safety in the Workplace, College Certificate

MTK38

KR

07/10/14 04/12/14 27/01/15 17/03/15 14/05/15 07/07/15

2

Managing Safely, Certificate - IOSH

MTK40

KR

05/11/14 05/03/15 04/06/15

9.00am - 4.30pm

KR

16/10/14 08/12/14 12/02/15 16/04/15 02/06/15 23/07/15

9.00am - 12.30pm

2

Manual Handling, College Certificate

MTK39

*Health and Safety Executive (HSE), ‘Health and Safety Statistics 2012/13’.

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National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) Delivered in the workplace, these recognised and respected qualifications allow employees to gain practical, workrelated knowledge and skills to meet industry demands.

Fully supported by College assessors, NVQs provide a flexible approach to learning, with minimal time away from the business and with learning that directly relates to an individual’s job role and business environment.

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For more information and to book your NVQ, please call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

*NVQs available upon request only and price quoted on a case-by-case basis.

Bespoke Training Packages Not found what you are looking for? We have a variety of courses and training programmes that can be tailored to suit your business needs, run at a time to suit you and at a discount. A minimum of eight delegates required.

Change Management

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Offered either as a one day workshop, or as a bespoke training package, this programme is designed to develop change management skills, enabling change to be implemented in an effective and productive way. The workshop will allow you to develop the skills needed to engage with individual teams or a whole organisation, leading to sustainable and positive outcomes.

Delegates will learn how to engage with change in a positive and productive way, engage teams in the change management process and empower them to achieve positive outcomes. Delegates will also learn about dealing with difficulties and resistance to change.

Effective Goal Setting and Performance Appraisals

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This one day workshop will allow you to gain an understanding of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of performance appraisals, including how to set SMART targets and provide constructive feedback from employees. This workshop will explore the performance management cycle, the performance appraisal process, and allow you to develop the skills necessary to put these into practice.

Developing Team Performance

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Develop your leadership skills and learn from an accomplished naval officer with over 12 years’ experience in leading and managing teams in the Royal Navy.

You will gain the valuable tools and techniques in order to build a cohesive and efficient team that is adaptable, motivated and which can operate in an effective manner. This course is designed to give you a combination of practical management techniques and approaches that will enable you to lead, encourage and demand performance from your team.

Still not found what you’re looking for? Call us now on 01752 305026 to discuss your training needs.

University-level Skills We offer a wide range of opportunities to help you enhance the capacity and talents of your workforce by engaging with cost-effective university-level training and development, including Higher National Certificates and Foundation Degrees. The College is one of the largest partner colleges with Plymouth University and the majority of our higher education courses are approved by the University.

University Short Courses and CPD Awards We are able to provide businesses with a range of short and flexible courses that meet the needs of an individual and the workplace. These awards can be delivered flexibly to meet your operational and business needs.

Short Courses – all of our short courses are made up of either ten or 20 credit modules, and you can study up to 40 credits, all of which are accredited by Plymouth University.

CPD Awards – these awards consist of 60 credits and can be studied using modules across the range of our Foundation Degrees, although would usually be in related subjects.

These awards are professionally focused, and designed to support business and employer needs. On completion you will be awarded a Certificate of Professional Development by Plymouth University.

You can use these qualifications towards an appropriate Higher National Certificate or Foundation Degree, with a maximum of 120 credits allowed.

Facts and fees Levels

Venue

Duration

Cost

4 and 5

Kings Road

One year

£500

Modules available All modules from our Foundation Degrees and Higher National Certificates can be used for Short Courses and CPD Awards. The table below highlights some of the subjects you can study but please see our website for details of all of the modules we deliver on each programme: www.cityplym.ac.uk/university-level-courses.

Subject Area

Module Titles

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For more information on higher education courses call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

Apprenticeships – Making a Successful Business Would your business benefit from an individual who is committed, enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills? An BQQSFOUJDF DPVME CF UIF BOTXFS Apprentices bring many benefits to employers and can help make your organisation more effective, productive and competitive by directly addressing skills gaps and succession planning.

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above the National Average** Apprenticeships are not only found across traditional industry sectors such as construction and engineering, but across all sectors including customer service, administration and service industries.

‘Outstanding Apprenticeship provision’* City College Plymouth, as one of the highest performing Apprenticeship providers in the South West, really understands the needs of all sectors.

We can help you gain a workforce with the higher level skills needed to compete in a challenging economic environment and market place. Ensuring you have a workforce which has a range of skills and abilities is crucial in ensuring business success − staff with higher level skills can provide your business with the edge it needs to stand out from the crowd.

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Fine Dining, City Updates and Networking

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Employer Christmas Luncheon with special guest, Justin King CBE

Tickets are available singly, or alternatively tables of six to eight can be purchased at a specially discounted rate.

Our annual Christmas luncheon will, this year, welcome a very special guest − Justin King CBE, previous Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s plc. Justin was CEO of Sainsbury’s for a decade and directed the company into growth, almost doubling the number of customers per week and adding an extra ÂŁ10billion of sales, boosting the annual profit from ÂŁ245million to ÂŁ798million.

Our corporate events offer you a unique experience in our very own PL1 Restaurant, where the food is prepared and served by our hospitality students. At great value for money, you only need to look to the College to enjoy a special night.

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This popular luncheon will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship and Plymouth Social Enterprise Week.

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Employer Endorsement Scheme Breakfasts − networking for all

Recruit apprentices with College Open Days

Our business breakfast events are well established within the business community and offer an intimate but valuable networking experience for all. Held three times a year, the events allow businesses, large and small, to network with industry from across the City, including members of our Employer Endorsement Scheme (members include Princess Yachts, Plymouth City Council, Plymouth Community Healthcare, the National Marine Aquarium and many more).

Find out more about the Employer Endorsement Scheme on page two of this guide.

City College Plymouth holds two College Open Days a year in order to promote College courses and Apprenticeships to young people within the Plymouth travel-to-work area.

These are a perfect opportunity for businesses to recruit their apprentices and with nearly 1,000 visitors in one day there is nowhere better to speak to young people about working in your business.

Sponsorship starts from just £250 and includes an exhibition area (cost dependent on space), tea and coffee throughout the day, a buffet lunch and a dedicated employers’ lounge for sole use by our sponsors.

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This relaxed event includes a delicious hot breakfast, prepared and served by our hospitality students in our PL1 Restaurant and runs from 8.00am to 9.30am.

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Annual Business Dinner and Celebration Evening

Our Annual Business Dinner and Celebration Evening recognises the investment employers have made in their workforce through training, and the continued partnership between the College and local business.

Date for your diary

This prestigious, black tie event welcomes some of the City’s top employers into the College’s PL1 Restaurant to enjoy a special welcome reception, entertainment and a five course fine dining experience.

PL1 Restaurant, Kings Road

The evening includes a special awards ceremony, which recognises the stand-out training achievements of the last year, as well as the positive impact businesses have on their employees, our students and the community.

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Demand for tables is high and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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To reserve your table please call 01752 305026 or e-mail employers@cityplym.ac.uk.

2014 Winners ...

The Gazelle Employability Award Plymouth Community Healthcare

Apprenticeship Champion (Private Sector) Princess Yachts

Recognising the significant contribution a business makes to developing the work skills of College students through work experience placements, student talks and site visits.

This award acknowledges a business operating within the private sector, which has made a significant commitment to developing the workforce of the future through Apprenticeships.

Training Programme of the Year Plymouth Community Homes

This acknowledges the stand-out training programme of the last year, which has made a considerable impact on employee(s) and the business as a whole.

Outstanding Commitment to the Community Plymouth Citybus

Outstanding Commitment to Training (Less Than 250 Employees) MGB Engineering

Recognising the commitment the business has made to developing existing staff and the workforce of the future throughout all levels of the company including Apprenticeships and staff development.

Outstanding Commitment to Training (More Than 250 Employees) Babcock

Recognising the positive impact a business has had on the local community, whether through CSR activity or by helping the unemployed or those in need.

Apprenticeship Champion (Public Sector) Plymouth City Council

Recognising the commitment the business has made to developing existing staff and the workforce of the future throughout all levels of the company, including Apprenticeships and staff development.

Employer Endorser of the Year Duke of Cornwall Hotel This award acknowledges a business operating within the public sector, which has made a significant commitment to developing the workforce of the future through Apprenticeships.

The College’s Employer Endorsement Scheme is a formal partnership between the College and employers and its members support the College in a number of ways. This award recognises the commitment a business has made to support the College as a whole.

Join the Debate with the Business Supper Club

If you are looking for a corporate event with a twist, look no further. Our Business Supper Club, run in partnership with The Herald, offers you the opportunity to join other business professionals in debating key topics and developments that matter to you, your business and the City.

Held in our plush PL1 Restaurant, the event provides you with a relaxed and safe environment to debate open and honestly, and without fear of ridicule or backlash. The Supper Clubs are purposely set out to allow full and frank discussion to take place, enabling those passionate about the City to play their part in supporting change and positive outcomes for the community as a whole.

Previous topics and guest speakers have included:

Richard Smith, CEO of Bright Solicitors, who has attended the Supper Club since its creation, said: “It is quite refreshing to go to a business event that is different and unique in the City. It really is a business event with a twist and although it focuses on some hardhitting subjects of real interest, it manages to remain a thoroughly enjoyable event. “The Supper Club is a must for those who enjoy good food, lively debate and an opportunity to network. It provides an opportunity to hear about, and discuss, real issues facing the City and it is also useful having City College Plymouth as a neutral host, ensuring guests feel comfortable enough to share their honest opinions. %PFT FWFSZCPEZ JO UIF SPPN BMXBZT BHSFF /P XF EPO U but that is the fun part!�

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Places cost just ÂŁ15 per person. Book now by visiting cityplym.ac.uk/ events/employer- events.

Supper Club events are held on six occasions throughout the year, 5.45pm to 8.30pm in our PL1 Restaurant and include a delicious two course meal with coffee.

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City College Plymouth … Here to Listen Our Facilities City College Plymouth is able to offer a range of commercial services to other businesses and organisations located in the City and beyond, at extremely competitive rates.

PL1 Restaurant Lunch: Monday to Friday Service time: 12.00noon to 2.00pm Your feedback is important in enabling us to improve our training and the service we provide to employers, and you can feedback to us in a number of different ways …

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This survey can be accessed at any time throughout the year so you can record your feedback as and when you want to. Have your say with the official inspection body: employerview. ofsted.gov.uk.

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Three courses for £10.00 per person

FE Choices is an independent, official body, which compares performance and other valuable information about further education colleges. From this, employers have access to information on success rates, learner satisfaction and employer satisfaction with the training provided by City College Plymouth.

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EmployerLink – your guide to everything business in Plymouth Stay up-to-date with training and funding changes, as well as important developments in the City with our dedicated newsletter for employers.

EmployerLink is published three times a year and can be sent via post or is available online/via e-mail.

If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please visit cityplym.ac.uk/employers and click ‘Receive EmployerLink’.

Service time: 6.45pm for 7.00pm Four courses from £17.50 per person

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Stars Hair and Day Spa Our Hair and Day Spa offers a full range of services from luxury day spa packages, through to regular essential hair and beauty needs. Treatments are competitively priced to take into account that they are carried out by level 3 students. Clients wishing to book with a member of staff can do so, and should indicate this when booking.

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