BUSINESSES TRIUMPH IN SKILLS AWARDS
11:40 - 02 May 2007
Three companies based in or near Exeter have been recognised in the Learning and Skills Council's inaugural South West Skills Awards at Sandy Park.In the apprenticeship category, Stagecoach Devon and the Manor House Hotel, near Okehampton, won the Train to Gain Large Employer of the Year and Large Employer of the Year titles respectively.
The Cedars Neighbourhood, a nursery employing apprentices, received a highly commended award for providing great practical experience and creating a great working environment that fosters knowledge and the importance of qualifications.
Malcolm Gillespie, the LSC's regional director, said: "It has been fantastic to see so many outstanding individuals and businesses collecting awards.
"Our economy is dependent upon having skilled individuals working across the entire spectrum of vocational learning."
The awards were attended by more than 170 people, including representatives of companies and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Top sprinter Jason Gardener presented awards to the 16 winners and 25 highly commended.
Three companies based in or near Exeter have been recognised in the Learning and Skills Council's inaugural South West Skills Awards at Sandy Park.In the apprenticeship category, Stagecoach Devon and the Manor House Hotel, near Okehampton, won the Train to Gain Large Employer of the Year and Large Employer of the Year titles respectively.
The Cedars Neighbourhood, a nursery employing apprentices, received a highly commended award for providing great practical experience and creating a great working environment that fosters knowledge and the importance of qualifications.
Malcolm Gillespie, the LSC's regional director, said: "It has been fantastic to see so many outstanding individuals and businesses collecting awards.
"Our economy is dependent upon having skilled individuals working across the entire spectrum of vocational learning."
The awards were attended by more than 170 people, including representatives of companies and the South West Regional Development Agency.
Top sprinter Jason Gardener presented awards to the 16 winners and 25 highly commended.
FIRMS AIM FOR SKILLS AWARDS
11:40 - 19 April 2007
Stagecoach Devon and The Cedars Neighbourhood, based in Exeter, have been recognised as among the best in the South West after being short listed as finalists in the first Learning and Skills Council South West Skills Awards.The award ceremony takes place at Sandy Park, Exeter, next Thursday.
Peter McIver, of Stagecoach Devon, and Corina Marvin, of The Cedars Neighbourhood, will be attending the event where the winners will be announced.
Stagecoach Devon is short listed for the Train to Gain Large Employer of the Year Award 2007 for its commitment to learning and development.
The Cedars Neighbourhood is short listed for the Small Employer of the Year award 2007.
Malcolm Gillespie, LSC regional director South West, said: "Selecting finalists for the skills awards has been a particularly difficult job."
Stagecoach Devon and The Cedars Neighbourhood, based in Exeter, have been recognised as among the best in the South West after being short listed as finalists in the first Learning and Skills Council South West Skills Awards.The award ceremony takes place at Sandy Park, Exeter, next Thursday.
Peter McIver, of Stagecoach Devon, and Corina Marvin, of The Cedars Neighbourhood, will be attending the event where the winners will be announced.
Stagecoach Devon is short listed for the Train to Gain Large Employer of the Year Award 2007 for its commitment to learning and development.
The Cedars Neighbourhood is short listed for the Small Employer of the Year award 2007.
Malcolm Gillespie, LSC regional director South West, said: "Selecting finalists for the skills awards has been a particularly difficult job."
