Chamber Training Chamber Training supports Christmas Advent Calendar Appeal Chamber Training secures

Each year, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training participates in an advent calendar appeal for Coventry children living in hostels, domestic violence units, and temporary accommodation before Christmas. This year Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training received an impressive contribution of over 60 advent calendars.

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Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training are set to deliver customised numeracy training, which will be fully operational starting January 2024. Multiply aims to upskill current employees in maths skills that may need a refresh to help develop skills that are beneficial to their job role.

If you are looking to find out more information, then please email enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk or call 024 76231122.

National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week is taking place on Monday 5th to Sunday 11th of February to celebrate everything apprenticeship related.

The theme for this year is ‘Skills for Life’. National Apprenticeship Week brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything amazing about apprenticeships. Schools, colleges, employers, career advisers, and thousands of students come together online to celebrate Apprenticeships in support of the Government-run National Apprenticeship Week.

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by holding an Apprenticeship and Careers event on Tuesday 6th February in conjunction with other local training providers including MTC, Heart of England Training, WGTA, SCCU and others.

The event will also have a range of employers present including Severn Trent. Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training offers apprenticeships in a range of sectors which are Accountancy, Business Administration, Customer Service, Early Years Care, Health and Social Care, and Hairdressing.

If you are interested in finding out more then please email enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

According to Child Poverty Action Group, a UK charity that works to alleviate poverty and social exclusion, 4.2 million children are living in poverty in the UK in 2021-22. That's 29 per cent of children, or nine in a classroom of 30.

Commenting on the appeal, Sarah Williams, Training Manager at Chamber Training said: “For the past few years, we have been collecting advent calendars for children in poverty across Coventry with great success.”

“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 make so many children happy.”

To find out more, contact Sarah Williams at Chamber Training on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

Sarah’s Promotion supported by an Apprenticeship

Sarah Cunningham, a dedicated and long-serving Support Worker at Solihull Council was promoted to a Deputy Manager Position with support through her Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 apprenticeship programme offered by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training.

After dedicating 18 years to her role as a Support Worker, she was not only seeking personal and professional growth but also responding to the changing demands of her job after being promoted. With a desire to become more than just a Support Worker, Sarah decided to pursue this apprenticeship to enhance her knowledge and skills in adult care while also exploring new opportunities in management.

Challenges and Learning Objectives

Sarah says, " Since doing the apprenticeship, I wanted to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assume a leadership role within adult care, gain a deeper understanding of the legislation, policies, and procedures, and acquire practical insights into managing and leading a team effectively."

Practical Learning and Benefits

Sarah found that her apprenticeship at Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training has helped with hands-on learning experiences within her job role. She says, "I've learned a lot more about legislation that go alongside the job allowing myself to bridge the gap between theory and realworld application.”

She acknowledges the benefits of the apprenticeship, stating, "The apprenticeship has been incredibly valuable. It has equipped me with knowledge and skills that I wouldn't typically acquire during my regular work. Through this programme, I'm gaining practical knowledge that I can directly apply to my daily responsibilities as Deputy Manager."

Support and Guidance

Throughout her Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 apprenticeship, Sarah received support from her tutor, Michelle. Sarah says: "At Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training, my tutor Michelle is brilliant and very knowledgeable. She has been out to do observations and has been very helpful if I need any help on my assignments. Michelle has been supportive during the whole time."

Recommendation

Sarah recommends a Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 apprenticeship to others who aspire to advance in their careers within the adult care sector. She highlights, "I would recommend doing a Level 4 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship for those wanting to jump from a Level 3 to Level 4 qualification as you can learn the knowledge that can be used practically through an apprenticeship."

If you are interested in doing an apprenticeship or are an employer looking to upskill your workforce, then call 024 76231122 or email enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk