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The Isle of Wight College understands the need for continual improvement in your business. The College has many years of experience finding training solutions to help businesses grow and prosper. Our highly qualified and experienced training consultants are responsive to the needs of forward looking organisations. We can devise either short, longer term or bespoke training programmes that make full use of the wide range of experience of our trainers and which can be delivered in-company or using the extensive resources available at the College.

Whether you require one-off assistance or long-term integrated business support, Workforce Development can save your company time and money, enabling you to be competitive, efficient and a leader in your sector.

Apprenticeships provide the skills and knowledge required to be effective in your chosen industry

If you recognise the need to develop your company but are unsure of the training solution you require to meet your needs ask for your FREE Training Needs Analysis. This will accurately identify the right training solution for your business ensuring you only buy the training you really need.

The Isle of Wight College Business Development Unit is a Train to Gain skills broker, click here to visit the Train to Gain website >>

The Isle of Wight College is now able to offer apprenticeship training. If you are an employer and would like to recruit a young person as an apprentice we can help you find the right person to suit your business.

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Our world is changing. We all need more skills than ever before for businesses of any size, one in six admit that their staff don't have the right skills needed for the future of their business. But we're all natural learners, so use this site and the links on it to explore how skills can help you take control of your future. Our Future. It's in Our Hands

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Don't worry if you don't see what you are looking for call our dedicated employer helpline 01983 550609 for advice.

FEEDBACK - As we strive to continually improve our provision to employers we welcome your feedback about our courses and services. Please let us know your comments and/or suggestions. Please email us at businessplus@iwcollege.ac.uk


More information about our courses...

English and Maths

The Basic Skills Agency defines Skills for Life as "The ability to read, write and speak in English, and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general".

A recent survey found more than five million adults have literacy skills below the level needed to get a good GCSE grade. Not surprisingly, the situation is more acute with maths, with 15 million adults having numeracy skills below GCSE level. Large numbers of people with skills at this level go out to work every day. Often their ability to progress at work will be limited by their skills level, as will their ability to take up other training opportunities.

All Skills for Life courses can be provided FREE OF CHARGE for a limited period. The Isle of Wight College recognises the needs of these adults and all learners are treated with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are available during the day, evening or on Saturdays. Individuals may attend College or other venues around the Island. This is an excellent way for people lacking in qualifications to gain self confidence and progress their career.

For more information call the College's dedicated employer helpline on 01983 550609

Computing and IT

Employers on The Isle of Wight are coming together in a new IT Hub initiative to drive the agenda for IT education on the Island.

Organisations from the supplier side and those who use IT to support their enterprise, large and small, public and private are working with The Isle of Wight College to shape IT training for the future. The Isle of Wight College can boast new partnerships with global companies such as Microsoft, CISCO networks, COMPTIA, and Thomson Prometric who provide and assess a wide range of Vendor options which can be used for "capability building" of the work force, for example:

Information Technology Qualifications offer the opportunity to tailor training to meet the needs of the employer through very broad learning outcomes. Point scores mean that different units can be taken at different levels to suit job profiles and achieve. There is only one mandatory unit and opportunity to use prior accreditation.

Don't let your business get left behind. Tailor made courses to meet specific employer needs are also available. For more information call our dedicated employer helpline 01983 550609 or email: businessplus@iwcollege.ac.uk.

Feedback - As we strive to continually improve our provision to employers we welcome your feedback about our courses and services. Please let us know your comments and/or suggestions. Please email us at businessplus@iwcollege.ac.uk

Management Development

Management training and leadership development is not a 'nice to have' - it is core to the financial health and growth of an organisation.

Having the right skills will make all the difference if your business is to thrive in today's competitive market. Our short specialist courses are run regularly throughout the year. We have the flexibility to tailor courses specifically for you, held at times and locations to meet your business needs.

NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications)

  • NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading
  • NVQ Level 3 in Management
  • NVQ Level 4 in Management
  • NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service
  • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Service
  • NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Example of short courses and workshops designed to meet specific business needs

  • Assertiveness & Active Communication
  • Chairing and Running Effective Meetings
  • Coaching Skills
  • Employment Law
  • Finance for the Non-Financial Manager
  • Presentation Skills
  • Project Management -Introduction to
  • Leading & Managing Successful Projects
  • Retirement Planning
  • Time Management
  • Train the Trainers

Price Promise

The College promises to be as responsive and as flexible as possible in order to fully satisfy training needs. Courses will be priced fairly, with all factors considered.

Prices for training will include/exclude VAT as apporpriate. Travel and other expenses are not included. Refreshments and accommodation are/are not included depending on options selected. A discount may be available for large contracts or repeat customers.

The price of training may vary considerably according to the course, qualification and existing achievement of the employee and will take into account that some courses attract government funding and this may offset some of their costs. The College will always present employers will alternatives that take advantage of any available government funding.

Satisfaction

The College operates a rigorous quality assurance system and monitors customer views through obtaining constant feedback. Every effort is made to ensure customers satisfaction, but should any quality issues arise and the customer is not completely satisfied, the College will replace training or refund as appropriate.

Your Expectations

As a valued employer you are encouraged to read our College Charter for information about what you can expect from us and what to do if you are not satisfied.

View The College Charter

LSC

The Learning and Skills Council are responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England outside the University system.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/ 

Businesslink

Practical help for businesses of all sizes.
www.businesslink.gov.uk

Sector Skills Councils

Links to many of the Sector Skills Councils can be found below. If you cannot find the SSC for your sector, try the Skills for Business website. (Please note that Skills for Business will close from 31 march 2008 and will be replaced by the new UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Assetskills

The Sector Skills Council for property, facilities management, housing and cleaning industries
http://www.assetskills.org/site/

Cogent

The Sector Skills Council for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, neuclear, oil and gas, petroleum and polymers
http://www.cogent-ssc.com

Construction skills

The Sector Skills Council for construction. Representing every part of the construction industry, from architects to bricklayers, in every part of the UK.
http://www.constructionskills.net

e-skills UK

A not-for-profit , employer-led organisation, licensed by government as the Sector Skills Council for IT & Telecoms, and lead body for Contact Centres. http://www.e-skills.com

GO Skills

The Sector Skills Countil for Passenger Transport http://www.goskills.org/client/Index

People 1st

Sector Skills Council for Hospitality, Leisure Tourism
http://www.people1st.co.uk

SEMTA

Sector Skills Council for Engineering
http://www.semta.org.uk

Skills for Care

Sector Skills Council for Adult Social Care
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk

Summit Skills

The Sector Skills Council for Building Services Engineering
http://www.summitskills.org.uk

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