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News Release from: Alliance Learning
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 29 August 2005
Training provides first taste of
industry
North West businesses are being encouraged to join the growing number of companies that are recruiting apprentices and taking advantage of free training provided by local specialist Alliance Learning.
North West UK businesses are being encouraged to join the growing number of companies that are recruiting apprentices and taking advantage of free training provided by local specialist Alliance Learning The Bolton-based business training and support specialist says there are many benefits in taking on young staff and building a platform for future business growth
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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These include: improved productivity, increased staff retention, greater staff motivation, structured and relevant training, avoiding future skills shortages and building communication.
Alliance Learning works with companies both big and small across the region in a range of areas, including: ductwork installation, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, retail, warehousing and distribution and also fabrication and welding where a flagship centre of vocational excellence is being developed.
Alliance Learning's Chief Executive, David Guthrie, said an apprenticeship is work-based training where youngsters work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
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He explained: "There are two levels of apprenticeship, an NVQ Level 2 and also an advanced apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3".
"Both levels aim to develop an individual's knowledge and skills within a company".
Free training is available for employees aged between 16-18, whereas a small charge will be made for those aged 19 and above.
Guthrie added: "Our free recruitment and selection process aims to attract and select apprentices who are best suited to the work and training we can offer".
"Having discussed a company's particular needs we will carefully match its requirements with the skills and experience of available candidates to ensure only the most suitable are shortlisted for interview".
"As the employer, the final decision regarding selection will be theirs".
Employers are required to provide a day-to-day learning programme and release their apprentice for off the job training at a specialist Alliance Learning training centre.
It's a combination that works well for Watson Steel Structures, the name behind some of the country's biggest building projects, which operates a successful apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Alliance Learning.
Works Manager, Mick Mather, endorsed Guthrie's comments and remarked: "The initial block training course at Alliance provides a very important first taste of industry for apprentices about getting the basics".
"By the time students return to us they can change abrasive wheels, have knowledge of hand tools and generally have learned the basics of welding and cutting".
"The students have demonstrated a commitment to us and have developed some important skills on their first day back".
"They go to Alliance as boys and come back as young men".
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