Useful links

Some useful links:

Train to Gain is a government training initiative for meeting the demands of employers from all sectors to improve the skills of their employees www.traintogain.gov.uk

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) with the end to end responsibility of apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.org.uk

The South East London Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) is a thriving organisation made of small, medium and large businesses throughout the London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham. www.selondonchamber.org

The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) aims to encourage all adults to engage in learning of all kinds www.niace.org.uk

BBC Skillwise factsheets, worksheets, quizzes and games to help improve your skills www.bbc.co.uk/skillwise

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS)
covers post-19 learning, increasing take up of new technologies and delivering the skills businesses need. www.bis.gov.uk

Connexions is a support service for young people aged 13 to 19 in England. Connexions can offer advice on anything from choosing the right courses and careers to drug abuse and homelessness.
http://www.connexions-direct.com

Business Link provides business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI.
www.businesslink.gov.uk

Skills stories is the online portal for skills; a place for employers to be inspired, informed and supported throughout the journey to a better business by focusing on learning and skills development in the workplace www.skillstories.org

London Development Agency is the Mayor's agency responsible for driving London's sustainable economic growth www.lda.gov.uk

The Skills Funding Agency has the responsibility to fund all Adult training skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/

Employer News

World Skills London 2011

Over 30 Apprentices from Skills for Growth recently attended World Skills London 2011.

WorldSkills is a unique global Competition where young people from across the world compete to become the best of the best. At stake: the honour of being the greatest in the world at their chosen skill.

Please click here to see photos from the event.

Business Administration Employer Event

Skills for Growth recently held a fantastic event for all our Business Administration learners. Presentations included our very own Terri-Anne Mogan (Skills for Growth Marketing Apprentice) who provided a heartfelt presentation on what it is like being out of placement, her struggle in finding a new placement, how she’s succeeding within her current role at Skills for Growth and how much she is enjoying it.

A range of employers informed learners of their expectations and what it takes to impress during an interview and once placed within employment. The Business Administration Groups also presented on topics they have been covering during their classes.

Many thanks to all those who presented for donating their time to us.

Business Administration Learners Out and About

The Business Administration learners recently arranged a trip to London Zoo as part of their Innovation and Change Module within their Apprenticeship.
This trip looked at how the zoo operates as a business and how it has adapted to modernise and meet the changing demands of customers. The learners were also able to use their customer service skills to negotiate discounted entry.