Chamber Training
Skills support grants for SMES in Warwickshire
Apprenticeships which add up to success An award-winning firm of accountants believes that apprenticeships are an effective way of equipping their team with the right skills. Following significant business growth, Burgis & Bullock has expanded the firm’s apprenticeship programme in partnership with Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training. Two of Burgis & Bullock’s apprenticeship stars are Sam Brindley and Morgan Hill, who have both successfully progressed through their assistant accountant apprenticeship at level 3 and are currently working towards higher-level study as professional accounting technicians at level 4. Commenting on his success, Sam Brindley who joined Burgis & Bullock in April 2021 said: “Rather than going to university, I chose the apprenticeship route as a way of earning whilst training in my chosen profession. I am enjoying the diversity of the role in both accounts and audit and if I have any queries or questions the team at Chamber Training are always on hand to support and guide me. “ Morgan Hill added: “Taking an apprenticeship has been really beneficial for me. My course at Chamber Training one day per week helps me to apply what I have learnt into my working day and I have received fantastic support and guidance.” Sean Farnell, a partner at Burgis & Bullock, commented: “Across the company, we are firm believers in apprenticeships. Personally, I’d rather take on an apprentice than someone who has maybe gone to university. There are a number of reasons behind that; one being that I believe it’s right that people can earn at the same time as they train. It’s better for the employee and it’s better for the employer because it attracts people who are keen to learn, understand the world of work and are able to do things in the Burgis & Bullock way. It’s definitely a win-win.” Nicky Cheshire, Training Manager at Chamber Training, added: “We are delighted to work with Burgis & Bullock. An apprenticeship is the first stepping stone towards becoming a qualified accountant. An accountancy apprenticeship means you can kick start your career path straight from school. “For businesses who are looking to recruit an apprentice or train new staff, we would love to hear from you. At Chamber Training, we are currently working with a number of accountancy firms to provide tailored and structured learning pathways to support businesses to develop qualified staff. For businesses who are looking to recruit an apprentice or train new staff, please get in touch.” Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training work with businesses to develop tailored apprenticeships across a range of business types and jobs. For further information call 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
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Working in partnership with Warwick District Council (WDC), Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training (CWCCT), has developed a package of targeted training for SME businesses which is being financially supported by WDC for businesses in the Warwick
District. The grants will focus on helping businesses and individuals to upskill and reskill to raise productivity and support the recovery journey post COVID-19. Commenting on the opportunity, Sally Lucas, Executive Director at CWCCT remarked: “Eligible businesses will need to act quickly as courses must be booked by the end of March 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity for SMEs in Warwick, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth to access skills support with grant assistance. “We are offering a wide variety of training options in topics such as leadership and management, supervisory skills, customer care and digital development,
including Excel, everything from half day seminars to longer accredited programmes. We can also offer short, bespoke programmes of skills development that are designed around specific business needs. “At CWCCT, we can design flexible courses that are delivered by experienced trainers to provide individuals and businesses with the latest skills and knowledge to contribute to business success. “Courses turn theory into workplace practice and can
make a real difference to performance. Our 2022 course directory has just been released which is a useful starting point, along with our experienced advisors who are adept at identifying the right skills solution to meet business needs. “Although the grants can be used for courses scheduled post March, the deadline to book places is the end of March 2022. SME’s in the WDC geographical patch should get in touch with our Business Development Team to check their eligibility and secure their skills grants.”
To find out more about the funded training options, please call the Business Development Team at Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Advent calendar donation to support local children
The team at Chamber Training are seen with the collection of advent calendars.
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT), a leading provider of apprenticeships and businessto-business training, is supporting an advent calendar appeal to help the children of Coventry who are living in hostels, domestic violence units and temporary accommodation.
According to Child Poverty Action Group, a UK charity that works to alleviate poverty and social exclusion, there are more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. The Government has focused on making work pay, but two in three children who are in poverty have a parent who is in work. Commenting on the appeal, Sarah Williams, Training Manager at Chamber Training said: “For a number of years, we have been collecting advent calendars for children in poverty with great success. “This year we have managed to collect nearly 50 calendars, which will added to the 2,000 calendars already collected by organiser Toni Marie Anderson for the charity appeal. “The advent calendars will be hand delivered around Coventry to lots of children who are living in poverty. We are delighted to help them with these donations and each
calendar will bring a smile to a child’s face. This is just one of the events that Chamber Training gets involved with to support the community around us.” To find out how Chamber Training can help you, please contact Sarah Williams at Chamber Training on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Sarah Williams, Training Manager at Chamber Training who organised the collection.
Training Courses 2022
Chamber Member Price + VAT
NonMember Price + VAT
Duration
Jan 22
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management Manage Customer Expectations Key Account Management Managing Change Successfully Microsoft Excel - Basic to Intermediate (Fully Booked) ILM Level 2 Understanding Sales Communicating Assertively Complaint Handling First Aid at Work (HSE Recommended) ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills Time Management Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Accredited Website Optimisation Microsoft PowerPoint - Getting Started - New Microsoft Word - Selected Intermediate and Advance Features - New Microsoft Excel - Basic to Intermediate - Additional Date Social Media Advertising - New Effective Communication Building the Team Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (HSE Recommended) Understanding Workplace Stress - New Resolving Workplace Conflict - New Dealing with Under Performance - New Motivating the Team - New Microsoft Excel - Intermediate to Advanced Social Media Analysis
£1700.00 £2400.00 £1500.00 £110.00 £110.00 £220.00 £130.00 £300.00 £110.00 £110.00 £240.00 £600.00 £220.00
£1700.00 £2400.00 £1500.00 £135.00 £135.00 £245.00 £160.00 £300.00 £135.00 £135.00 £265.00 £600.00 £245.00
16 Days 37 13 Days Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 1 Day 1 Day 1 Day Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 3 Days 4 Days 1 Day
7 7 10 12 12 19 19 21 26 26 28
£450.00
£450.00
3 Days
8, 15, 22
£220.00 £70.00 £70.00 £130.00 £220.00 £110.00 £110.00 £135.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £110.00 £130.00 £220.00
£245.00 £90.00 £90.00 £160.00 £245.00 £135.00 £135.00 £160.00 £135.00 £135.00 £135.00 £135.00 £160.00 £245.00
1 Day Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 1 Day 1 Day Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 1 Day Half Day - AM Half Day - PM Half Day - AM Half Day - PM 1 Day 1 Day
10 16 16 18
Please note: All courses will be held face-to-face at Chamber Training (unless otherwise informed) * Plus registration. Prices subject to VAT.
Feb 22
Mar 22
Contact Chamber Training for full list of dates
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