News
SLIC Training bring learning to the towns and cities of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Tue April 06 2010, 2:36:29
We have received funding through Access Alliance Partnership to bring our learning environment to the candidates of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire by purchasing a SLIC training vehicle. The vehicle is fully Disability compliant and will be kitted out with laptops and workstations for up to 6 candidates per session to learn and upskill in a classroom environment. The Training Hub Project aims to develop and integrate a sustainable solution for beneficiaries to access learning within both counties.
The Training Hub will be used to extend our current training provision through our trained assessors being able to bring the learning experience to the beneficiaries’ immediate vicinity whether they live in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire, in a rural or in a town centre community. With an individually tailored approach for beneficiaries’ needs the Training Hub will cater for:
+ Those beneficiaries not in education, employment or training.
This will assist them to get “job ready” and back into the workforce through working on confidence, interview techniques, CV writing, and bite size courses to work with computer based packages used in the workplace.
+ Those beneficiaries who are employed and wish to progress their learning on a pre-determined basis.
The classroom will be a purpose built vehicle which is Disability Discrimination Act compliant with easy access to the vehicle and the learning experience for those with disability or mobility needs. With adaptable seating the vehicle can accommodate 6no learners, with further learning being able to take place under canopy at the side of the vehicle if appropriate. Having an interactive whiteboard, hearing loop, and a teaching area at the front of the vehicle, the vehicle will be suitable to provide various learning styles including class teaching, practical assessments, drop-in tailored support, and one to one supported programmes. Business Development & Marketing Manager, James Annerson commented that “this latest edition to the SLIC Training fleet mirrors our candidate and employer responsive training provision, and with a bold plan for the exterior of the vehicle planned, the SLIC Training vehicle will bring learning to the individuals and will be coming to a town or city near you soon!”
SLIC secures minibus to ease travel worries
Fri March 12 2010, 10:20:56
SLIC Training have been successful with their bid for a minibus to ease travel concerns for their candidates. With the support of the Access Alliance Partnership, SLIC Training have been able to expand the flexibility of their training and provide transportation to access training.
The minibus will provide a sustainable transport solution to enable outreach activities into North Derbyshire’s and North Nottinghamshire’s rural communities and enhance our full time Horticulture training provision.
The minibus will link horticulture training (full time courses, NVQs, and short courses), personal skills (CV writing, interview techniques, numeracy, literacy, and job application techniques) with other services such as outreach work that benefits the local community. The ultimate goal however is that beneficiaries gain the help and support to access training and qualifications.
Aimed principally at young people and those without access to a private car, the Rural Rover minibus will be used to:
• Provide a low cost travel option to those that do not usually fully benefit from the training that is on offer due to their location or lack of a convenient, direct, travel.
• Transport principally in the morning (between 8 – 9am), but also in the evening (between 4 - 5.30pm)
• Allow the beneficiaries to benefit local community projects and initiatives through honing the practical skills needed for the full time courses by working with local regeneration, landscaping, or gardening projects as well as working on the gardens of low income or single parent families identified through partner organisations.
• Take full time learners to site visits to enhance their learning experience.
As SLIC’s training provision is on a “roll on, roll off” basis the introduction of the minibus will have an immediate benefit and will be put to work upon delivery.
The addition of the tow bar and trailer to the minibus will allow the students to gain practical knowledge for their training course within the community as the trailer will be used to transport tools and machinery to locations within both North Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire so that the training candidates can learn the skills whilst benefitting local horticulture projects and communities including the gardens of low income or single parent families. The external projects will be identified in collaboration with third parties such as the Volunteer Centre.
SLIC spreads its wings into 2010.
Mon January 04 2010, 5:03:45
SLIC Training continues to go from strength to strength and the good times look set to continue into 2010.
In International news, the managment team have been invited by UK Trade & Investment and key partner organisations in Poland & Czech Republic to travel internationally for meetings in the coming few months. This has been assisted thanks to a successful tender to the Leonardo Da Vinci fund with initial communications to the companies showing real opportunities for all involved. SLIC is confident that these meetings will lead to international opportunities for the company, and see it as a key step to help realise further collaborative working and training services in the international market over the coming years.
In local news, SLIC Training have been successful in providing Apprenticeships to Bolsover District Council through the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, a collaboration that will offer both parties scope for future partnerships as the organisations go forward into this new year. To cope with the increased workload, SLIC Training currently have three Apprentices undertaking level 3 qualifications in our busy Administration team.
On a final note SLIC Training would like to apologise to anyone who may have heard their Derbyshire tones performing “Merry Christmas Everybody!” on the North Derbyshire based Peak FM breakfast show over the Christmas 2009 period. Due to SLIC Training’s support for Peak FM throughout the year, Becky Measures requested a christmas recording for the listeners of her breakfast show. SLIC Training were more than happy to oblige, even convincing their Quality Manager, John Hall, to accompany their efforts on keyboard. A spokesperson for SLIC Training stated that “copies could be made available at the right price and that with a bit more practice SLIC would consider competing against the next X Factor winner for the Christmas Number 1 in 2010”.
SLIC Training would like to wish all present and prospective candidates and employers a prosperous New Year and we look forward to opportunities for collaborative working.
SLIC Training help Surestart release their potential
Wed August 19 2009, 9:18:26
On 19th August SLIC Training and Surestart Leicester had a themed awards ceremony to congratulate learners on their NVQ level 2 achievements.
Learners including Bina Savadia, Divya Tanna, Kirti Gohil, Rita Jivanji, Jyoti Parmar, Meena Chavda, and Radhika Rajesh achieved their ASET Level 2 NVQ in Business & Administration with SLIC.
Kusum Mistpy, Smita Kandal, Vidhya Birlabose, Tary Ruparelia, Nirmala Patel, Priyanka Rajpra, Nirmala Parmar, and Pushpa Raithatha also achieved their ASET Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service.
Additional qualifications in Numeracy & Literacy were also achieved by most learners and they all agreed that they had “enjoyed the training and had fun achieving a widely recognised qualification”.
A success story has already come from the back of achieving the qualification with one particular candidate now securing a full time position as a result of the training and qualifications.
SLIC is Company of the Week for Local Radio station
Thu August 20 2009, 1:08:21
For the week commencing 24th August 2009 SLIC Training is to be one of only six companies to assist with the Shaun & Becky Breakfast show on Peak FM. The local radio show selected SLIC Training to fill in for another popular feature whilst schools are on their Summer break.
Tune in to the Breakfast show to hear members of SLIC Training acting out famous dialogue from films, and giving time checks for listeners of the show.
Also stay tuned to the News section on how SLIC Training are helping to reward Derbyshire Local Heroes at an upcoming awards ceremony.
SLIC takes the Pledge
Fri June 19 2009, 12:28:59
The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment made by an organisation to invest in the skills of its workforce. The Skills Pledge is open to organisations of all sizes, from all sectors, with a workforce in England in the private, public and voluntary sectors. Today training is more important than ever. Improving the skills of your staff during the economic downturn is the best way to ensure organisations are as resilient as possible.
What’s more, employers whose staff have the skills to offer high-quality products and services most efficiently will not only be best-placed to weather the downturn, but they can also take advantage quickly when the economy picks up again.
“On behalf of SLIC Training Limited, I, as Chief Executive make a commitment that we shall:
Actively encourage and support our employees to gain the skills and qualifications that will support their future employability and meet the needs of our company;
Actively encourage and support our employees to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills, and with government support work towards their first level 2 qualification in an area that is relevant to our company,
Demonstrably raise our employee’s skills and competencies to improve company performance through investing in economically valuable training and development”.
Signed:
Ian Benison
Chief Executive
Enter the matrix!!
Fri June 05 2009, 4:10:54
SLIC Training officially obtained the matrix standard on 4th June 2009.The Matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance in learning and work.
SLIC Training not only passed this standard of quality but passed with flying colours. Business Development Manager, James Annerson stated that “It is fantastic that our flexible, employer responsive training provision had been recognised with this award!”
SLIC Training invited to Vienna for international talks.
Tue May 19 2009, 12:20:04
SLIC Training is to be one of only forty corporate training providers selected to represent the UK at a key event in Vienna, Austria this June.
UK Trade & Investment have invited SLIC Training to the Ambassador’s residence in Vienna to meet with delegates from 20 European countries and discuss international opportunities and collaborative ventures.
Ian Benison, Tom Ironmonger, Mark Price, and Janine Atkinson will arrive in Vienna on 23rd June 2009 at what is expected to be a fantastic move into international training delivery for the expanding SLIC Training.
KO for SLIC Training
Mon April 27 2009, 10:14:14
SLIC Training raised over £600 for Ashgate Hospice on Sunday 26th April 2009 with our SLIC Barbarians winning 2nd place overall.
The Barbarians including Ian Benison, James Annerson, Tom Ironmonger, Rob Ironmonger, Rob Brooks, and Luciano Volpone triumphed over the other teams to gain the silver medal. The Vikings including Amie Cooling, Sian Cutt, Gemma Halfyear, and Louise Foyster won a very respectable sixth place, but the winner of the day had to be Ashgate Hospice having raised over £10,000 on the day, to which SLIC Training was happy to contribute.
Our Two Tribes Go To War!
Fri April 24 2009, 1:08:53
On Sunday 24th April 2009 the staff at SLIC Training will be taking part in a legendary “It’s a Knockout” competition in aid of a local and very worthy cause. Ashgate Hospice is an independent registered charity that provides specialist palliative care, both in the hospice and within the community, for adults in North Derbyshire. We have already raised over £600 towards the event and assembled two “crack” teams to send into battle.
The SLIC (Training) Vikings and the SLIC (Training) Barbarians will compete against other companies in Cutthorpe, Chesterfield in what promises to be a fantastic day. We have been told that some of the events involve water and that participants will get very wet, but come rain or shine we will be there offering our support.
The event is open to spectators so why not come and show your support to Ashgate Hospice and our Vikings and Barbarians.
SLIC Training sponsors Chesterfield Town (Under 13s, 14s, 15s) FC
Wed February 25 2009, 3:33:37
SLIC Training Limited has this week made a donation to Chesterfield Town FC (under 13s, 14s, and 15s) as they prepare to go to Holland to play international football. The donation will be used for team kit sponsorship, both during their April visit to Holland, and for future seasons. The teams are getting a valuable insight into international football and the culture of Valkenburg, Holland.
The team is to thank SLIC Training for their valuable contribution in the forthcoming team literature and Chief Executive, Ian Benison stated “Our company is happy to be able to make such a valuable contribution to the young teams, and we will look forward to future success stories from the team in the seasons ahead”.
All staff at SLIC Training wish the teams good luck in Holland and the future seasons in their league.
Company of the Year 2008 Award – Business and Industry Today.
Thu December 18 2008, 2:23:18
Throughout the year Business & Industry Today work with the Awards Commission to assess and monitor the performance of various companies that they have involvement with. They assess levels of customer service, company growth, new products and services, future plans, and the investment that the company proactively undertakes in staff and internal training.
At an annual directors meeting, Business and Industry Today and The Awards Commission discuss companies that have caught their eye and as a result our company was awarded the accolade.
Chief Executive, Ian Benison stated that he was “thrilled that the company had received such an accolade in its first year of business and that it was due to the hard work and commitment of all staff that the award was made possible!”
Alongside the framed certificate which will take pride of place at our head office (Chesterfield) please look out for our front page spread in Business & Industry Today magazine which will have photos and editorial about our vibrant company.
We already have ambitious plans for 2009 and we look forward to engaging with employers and candidates, existing and new. To discuss the needs of your company or your own training needs please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01246 505144.
Chief Executive becomes Derbyshire Network board member
Tue October 21 2008, 7:21:58
At The Derbyshire Network AGM on Wednesday 24 September 2008, SLIC Training Ltd Chief Executive Ian Benison was voted in by the membership as a new director for the network. Ian stated this was a fantastic honour and opportunity for himself and SLIC Training Ltd and he was looking forward to supporting The Derbyshire Network as it continues to provide quality services to its members
Product Launch
Fri September 05 2008, 7:25:35
SLIC Training Ltd are launching three new products at Saltex with regard to the recognition and control of Japanese Knotweed and other non-native invasive weeds, and use of the stem injection method of control.
Apprenticeships
SLIC Training Ltd are now able to offer apprenticeships in a wide range of vocational areas.
Find out more - download pdf.
Come and Meet the Team
SLIC Training will be out and about this summer, why not come along and meet the team? We will be exhibiting at:
- Derbyshire Skills Festival
- Thursday 24th September 2009 at Queens Park Sports Centre, Chesterfield
Tuesday 29th September 2009 and Wednesday 30th September 2009 at Pride Park Stadium
Both days will be open to the public between 4:00 and 8:30 p.m.
