Title :: Part-time Taster Training

Programme :: Human Resource Development

Commenced :: January 2004

Value :: £22,817.99

Measure :: 3.2 Locally-based Human Resource Training and Development Strategies

Aim :: Develop the existing skills of employees in a variety of sectors to enable them to become more proficient in their job role.

Overview ::
People 1st, a local training provider, applied to run this one year project which targeted part-time workers and their employers. The project was completed in January 2005 and provided a range of short courses free of charge to part-time workers and their employers. People 1st had identified that small / medium enterprises were more unlikely to provide training for their part-time employees. Their project meant that a company signed up, a training needs analysis was completed and free training was provided to help address the needs identified. Short accredited courses were provided for employees such as, food hygiene, first aid and IT skills. For employers short courses in management techniques, appraisals and selection interviewing were offered. The project achieved all of its outputs.

Objectives ::

• A programme aimed at developing the existing skills of employees in a variety of sectors to enable them to become more proficient in managing people, information and activities.
• To provide a series of specifically tailored workshops using practical examples, tutor led delivery and online learning to maximise the learning experience.

Outputs ::

• 132 participants attending themed workshops broken down into 24 employers and 108 staff.
• 528 workshop places available to allow participants to enroll on more than 1 workshop (average of 4 workshops per person).
• 5 participants investigating self employment.
• Creation of a life long learning culture.
• 10 companies investigating Investor in People accreditation.
• 60% participants looking at further training/ education.
• 100% attendees achieving Open College Network accreditation.

Quote ::
Thanks to PEACE II funding from The Bridge Partnership we brought people from different backgrounds and situations together to improve their skills, confidence and employability to benefit not just themselves but also their employers. Lesley Singleton Manager, People 1st

Contact ::
Lesley Singleton
Manager, People 1st
T: 028 4066 9855
E: l.singleton@people-1st.co.uk