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‘Love Your Job’ Awards 2014
Economic Solutions Presents a Celebration Dinner in Honour of National Careers Service Achievements in Greater Manchester Thursday, 13th February 2014 The Palace Hotel
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Introduction Economic Solutions is delighted to host this prestigious celebration dinner in honour of the many achievements across the Greater Manchester National Careers Service Network. Since the inception of the funded adult careers services in 2001, significant importance has been placed on staff development, with a particular emphasis on developing new programmes for National Careers Service advisers, whilst keeping support and observation staff skills up to date. Exceptional commitments to the development programmes have collectively enabled staff to achieve a wide range of qualifications and develop new skills. In September 2013, the Ofsted inspection report highlighted that ‘good leadership and management, exceptional performance monitoring and outstanding training and development opportunities’ were contributing factors to the Grade 2 award. We all know how difficult it can be to balance work, life and Continuous Professional Development, and therefore it is a credit to all in the Greater Manchester network, that not only has there been high volumes of staff achieving qualifications, but a good Ofsted result and ongoing, excellent performance, which has led to growth in funding over the last two years, enabling more customers in the region to access the National Careers Service. The evening is therefore a fitting thank you to all. This ceremony is a fitting end to our Love Your Job week celebrating the tremendous work that our staff do to make a difference in the lives of thousands of customers across Greater Manchester. The evening is therefore an expression of our sincere thanks to you all. We extend a warm welcome to you and hope that you enjoy the evening’s celebrations. Best wishes, Carol Jamieson - Head of National Careers Service Greater Manchester
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Order of Ceremonies 5:45
Welcome Reception & Seating
6:15
Event Opening Drew Thomas, Deputy Chief Executive, Economic Solutions
6:30
Dinner
7:30
After Dinner Motivational Speaker Dr Peter Hawkins, Windmills
7:45
Award & Recognition Ceremony - Guest Presenters
8:45
Learner Representative
8:50
Closing Speech Jerry Stokes, Managing Director, Work Solutions
9:00
Departure
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‘Most Adaptable Adviser Award’ Nominations for this category must be a National Careers Service Adviser who has adapted very well to all circumstances. It could be someone who is frequently moved around venues, needing to adapt to new situations and customer types, or someone who is quite versatile and quick to adapt to new technology/ways of working. Presented by Sue Price
‘Partnership Engagement Award’ Nominations for this category were eligible from any role across the National Careers Service. Examples could have included: someone who had sustained or developed a valuable working relationship with a partner organisation or has been instrumental in overcoming barriers to re-unite a partnership. Presented by Mark Hughes
‘Innovation & Improvement Award’ Nominations for this category could have been from any role in the National Careers Service, where there is a clear demonstration of creativity or innovation which has brought about improvements as an individual, to the team or service which deservers recognition. Presented by Julie Cooper
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‘Unsung Hero Award’ Nominations for this category could have been from any role in the National Careers Service, where there is a clear demonstration of their contribution to the service which really shows commitment and is deserving of recognition. Presented by Siobhan Neary
‘Best Newcomer Award’ Nominations for this category could have been from any role in the National Careers Service, with 12 months or less in service and which has shown a positive impact and exemplary contribution to service during that time. Presented by Jerry Stokes
‘Outstanding Achievement in Learning & Development Award’ Nominations for this category could have been from any role in the National Careers Service, where learning and development has excelled with qualifications achieved / overcoming challenges. Presented by Claire Johnson
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Roll of Honour Roll of Honour Level 3 Award in Supporting Customers to Overcome Barriers to Learning and Work Darren Corr
Jamie Fallon
Kyle McLaren
Naomi Newman
David Grogan
Jessica Neal
Sandra Byrne
Ryan Knight
Stacey Phillips
Keri Egan
Andrea Leach
Maureen Tarrier
Dale Evans
Kady McCrory
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Stacey Burgess
Donna Graham
John McKeown
Dewan Choudhury
Janet Hill
Dina Parmar
Paula Cliff
Lorna King
Julie Taylor
Andrew Gallamore
Lydia Lauder
Karen Winrow
Helena Gaughran
Thomas Mantel
Julie Wong
Fidelmia Gillespie
Su Matthews
Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development - Full Award Caroline Dean
Donna Graham
Susan Nevins
Wayne Denheim
John Morton
Shah Rahman
Alex Downing
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Roll of Honour Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development - Unit Accreditation Desreen Acky
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Eram Farooq
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Nasim Akhtar
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Adele Farrell
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Rahela Akhtar
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Mark Aspinall
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Kelly Flood
Anthony Bamford
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Kathryn Flynn
Michael Banks
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Christopher French 2, 3, 6, 15
Samantha Logan
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Mike Rose
Nicholas Barnes
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Andrew Gallamore 6, 15
Will Lord
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Shahida Sadiq
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Alan Bennett
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Helena Gaughran
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Fiona Lowndes
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Nigel Saunby
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Rahela Begum 2, 3, 6, 15
Victoria Geary
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Gillian Mackenzie
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Aaron Smith
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Peter Broadhurst 2, 3, 6, 15
Roy Hadley
Thomas Mantel
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Lois Smith
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Stephen Brobbin
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Uzma Hasan
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Tim Mayall
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Julie Taylor
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Jane Bromley
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Greta Headley
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John McCusker
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Steven Webster
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Yvonne Henley
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Anna McGuckin-Kelly 6, 15
Sharon Weekes
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Caron Bryan
Stacey Finnan
Samantha Juleff
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Kendra Oliver
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Lorna King
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Dina Parmar
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Lorraine Proffitt
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Jane Lancaster 2, 3, 6, 15
Rebecca Putman
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Kathryn Lea
Mohammed Ramzan 2, 3, 6, 15
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Billy Knowles
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Janet Burton-Cowie 6, 15
Janet Hill
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John McKeown
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Angela Wheeler
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Kevin Campbell
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Rachel Horner
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Nick Melling
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Nicola White
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Victoria Hough
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Rubina Mir
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Karen Winrow
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Dewan Choudhury 6, 15
Cherry Hughes
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James Moseley
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Julie Wong
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Paula Cliff
Shahbana Hussain 2, 3, 6, 15
Tracey Mountford
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Ceri Wood
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Shmyla Hussain
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Kerry Murphy
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Kim Wray
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Shahid Idrees
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Cathrine Ndlovu
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Shabaz Iqbal
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Ike Obi
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Christine Carroll 6,
Charles Dickson Amanda Fahey
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Natalie Fairclough 2, 3, 6
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Roll of Honour Khyati Patel
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Steven Webster
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Rachel Horner
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Paula Cliff
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Donna Graham
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Kim Wray
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Alex Downing
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Helena Gaughran
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Samantha Logan
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Alan Bennett
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Shahid Idrees
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Jane Bromley
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Shahida Sadiq
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Cherry Hughes
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Aaron Smith
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Emma Topham
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Tim Mayall
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Jo Green
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Lydia Lauder
Master of Arts in Education: Guidance Studies
Su Matthews
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (DTLLS)
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BIOGRAPHIES
Drew Thomas Drew is Deputy Chief Executive of Economic Solutions Ltd, a not-for-profit Group of companies delivering a range of education, employment, skills and business support services in Greater Manchester and beyond. Economic Solutions has delivered the National Careers Service and its predecessor, “Next Step”, since the services were launched by Government. The Group is accountable to the
Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership. It employs over 1,000 staff and has a turnover of £80m.
Dr. Peter Hawkins Dr Peter Hawkins leads a portfolio career. With his family at the heart of his life, he creatively blends his own working, learning, playing and giving. An international expert on career and life management and co-founder of Windmills Ltd, Peter has developed a pioneering range of programmes which enable young people and adults to realise their full potential. He constantly puts his own ideas into practice through extensive charity work and for 25 years has helped empower people with special needs as leader and trustee for the Thursday Club.
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Sue Price Sue Price has recently been appointed as Deputy Director of Employer and Provider Services for the North West at the Skills Funding Agency. Sue joined, what was then the LSC in 2002 working as the Partnership Director, leading and directing the transformation of the local learning and skills sector across the City of Liverpool. In 2009 Sue became the North West Regional Director for the National Apprenticeship
Service stimulating and nurturing demand for Apprenticeships from large and national employers and later taking responsibility for the whole of the North as the Northern Divisional Director. Sue is passionate about raising apprentice aspirations; and improving the overall standard of vocational programmes.
Mark Hughes Mark Hughes is Chief Executive of Economic Solutions, a not for profit group of companies which delivers a range of skills, employment & business services to employers & individuals mainly in Greater Manchester & the North of England. Between 2005 & June 2012 Mark worked for the North West Development Agency, where he held a number of positions, including Executive Director of Economic Development, before being appointed as Chief Executive in 2010. Prior to this Mark held positions with Ernst and Young and DTZ. His Board Directorships have included Central Salford URC, New East Manchester URC & Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus Limited. Mark was awarded an MBE for services to business in the North West in the 2013 New Years Honours.
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Julie Cooper Julie is an author, trainer & coach with expertise in, and enthusiasm for, lifelong learning & professional development issues. She has a special interest in helping others develop one to one skills and offers coaching to other trainers and coaches who want to write a book. Following some time teaching in Adult Education, she spent 10 years working as an Adult Guidance Adviser in Cambridgeshire. In 2006 Julie was approached by a former colleague,
Ann Reynolds, who had established a centre offering IAG qualifications and wanted help with delivery. Together they trained many Advisers in colleges, local government & voluntary organisations. Finding no appropriate text book for their trainees, and realising that all IAG trainers must face the same issue, they decided to write one. Julie and Ann co-authored The One to One Toolkit (2008) and The Groupwork Toolkit (2010). Despite publishing being a very rocky road, both books have become standard texts, widely used by IAG and QCG training providers. The Job Interview Toolkit followed in 2011. These days Julie works mainly in the field of soft skills and management development. In 2012, she published Face to Face in the Workplace: A Handbook of Strategies for Effective Discussions. It has been widely acclaimed, with positive reviews in HR Director, Manager, Business Executive and other prestigious magazines, It was also featured in The Sunday Times and Guardian Careers.
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Siobhan Neary Siobhan has a background in the guidance sector which encompasses over twenty years working as a practitioner, trainer, manager, researcher & lecturer. After training as a Careers Adviser in Kent she worked in schools & colleges in Wolverhampton before moving to work in university careers work in Derby. This was followed by a role in quality improvement working for the Guidance Council in
2000. Siobhan has always worked in supporting the professional development of careers practitioners & in 2005 she joined iCeGS where she led the development of the MA in Guidance Studies & established an extensive range of training & accredited programmes. Her current portfolio includes work on quality & professional development issues with a range of providers both in the UK & overseas. Siobhan’s research interests focus on continuing professional development & the professional identity of careers practitioners. She is passionate about supporting Careers Advisers to be the best they can be & to deliver the best service possible. She has been a Director for NAEGA from 2009-2013 & is currently a member of the Professional Standards Committee for the Career Development Institute.
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Jerry Stokes
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As Managing Director Jerry has led the employment arm of the Economic Solutions Group since 2008. Jerry has strategic responsibility for managing the prime contract for the National Careers Service across Greater Manchester as well as the direct delivery of around 60% of the service. Jerry’s background is in education, health and social care.
Claire Johnson Claire was appointed as the CDI’s first Professional Development Manager in January 2014. She has been involved in writing career guidance & development qualifications for many years, including the Qualification in Career Guidance/ Development & the QCF qualifications in Career Information, Advice, Guidance & Development. For the last three years Claire has been a Chief Verifier for the QCF qualifications. One of her first projects is to develop the CDI’s UK Register for Career Development Professionals & the members’ only area of the website so that it becomes the site to visit for all aspects of professional development for the career development sector. The CDI is the new single UK-wide professional organisation for everyone working in the fields of career education; career information, advice & guidance; career coaching & career management. We opened our doors on 2 April 2013.
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Acknowledgments With grateful thanks to all contributors who have generously given their time to this event: Skills Funding Agency, Career Development Institute, Windmills, iCeGS and Spring. Graham Makepeace-Warner and the technical team from Clear Presentations for support with staging, lighting etc. and Kevin Edge and the team from Design Office for designing the ‘Love Your Job Theme’ and Awards. We are indebted to our key partners and stakeholders; Jobcentre Plus, Probation & Prison services and GM Learning Provider Network, for their ongoing support and collaboration which has assured a seamless and beneficial journey for our mutual customer groups. Thank you to staff at New Economy for their support and commitment to ensuring that National Careers Service is integrated widely and appropriately across Greater Manchester. A sincere thank you for the internal valuable support and cooperation National Careers Service receives from the Marketing, Finance, IT and MI departments. Economic Solutions Contract Management Team - for planning and co-ordinating the evening.
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