training sector ‘more open’ to public workers PeTe hAymAn
New research from Barclays Corporate has found that the hospitality and leisure indus- try is “more open” to hiring ex-public sector workers. Te Barclays Corporate Job
Creation Survey 2011 polled 500 executives across a range of sectors, looking at attitudes towards job creation and the economic outlook. While 38 per cent of businesses stated they were either ‘quite’ or ‘very’ interested in taking on ex-public sector workers, the figure among hospitality and leisure firms was 45 per cent. More than half of the participants from
Showcasing our work to advance careers
sam coulstock is customer relationship director at The Springboard Charity
Leisure/hospitality firms are ‘more open’ to ex-public sector workers Barclays Corporate’s Mike Saul said: “Te
within the hospitality and leisure sector also indicated that jobs will be created in the com- ing year, albeit at a low or unskilled level.
leisure industry has shown it are more inter- ested in employing public sector workers than the general business population.”
SkillsActive fails in Playwork bid Tom wAlker
SkillsActive has revealed that it has failed to secure the coalition government’s back- ing for its Playwork scheme. In a statement, the sector
skills council for active leisure said it had been informed that its bid to deliver the project – entitled Improving out- comes for children, young people, and families – to the Department for Education has been unsuccessful. SkillsActive CEO Stephen
Studd said: “As the sector skills council responsible for working on behalf of the playwork sector, and ensuring it has the right people with the right qualifications working within it to support children’s play, it is disappointing to receive the news that our bid was unsuccessful. “Recent correspondence with ministers has confirmed the coalition government’s
Te coalition government has decided not to back the Playwork scheme
commitment to positive learning outcomes for children and young people, which outlines the importance of our role to have the best pos- sible workforce behind the sector. “We are fully committed to our work within
the playwork sector and are currently applying for future funding to support our work.”
April opening for new Telford Tennis Centre PeTe hAymAn
A new tennis centre – featuring four indoor and four floodlit, all-weather outdoor courts – is to open in Telford, Shropshire, in April. Telford and Wrekin Council confirmed that Firstpoint Tennis Coaching has secured
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s we move towards a world focussed increasingly on sus- tainable and equitable futures, Te Springboard Charity has
recognised this and will be showcasing their work at the UBM Responsible Partnership Exhibition 2011 on 17 and 18 March. The Springboard Charity has many
examples of how they develop corporate responsibility initiatives in today’s industry. Tese include helping young, unemployed and disadvantaged people improve their prospects for economic wellbeing by providing opportunities for sustainable employment or vibrant careers. We equip people with the skills and confidence they need to achieve their potential. Our Business Partnership is open to
employers who actively invest in their people. It is a membership scheme and, in return for an annual fee, Springboard Business Partners benefit from our mas- sive profile with young and adult recruits and those who influence them. Industry leaders have been adopting
Springboard as a charity and is a great way to raise public awareness and raise vital funds. Funds raised in this way enable us to help more young people, support more unemployed and disadvantaged people and allow the organisations adopting us to have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping people less fortunate than themselves. Springboard Ambassadors are highly
a contract to deliver a flagship coaching and competition programme at the facility. Community outreach sessions will also be
delivered by Firstpoint in conjunction with Telford Community Tennis Club at Bowring and Hartshill parks.
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motivated people working in the indus- try. Tey are trained to spread the word about the exciting career opportunities available in the industry and to promote their own organisations’ brand to potential recruits and career influencers. Springboard Ambassadors help their employers get the message out into the labour market that they are a great organisation to work for with outstanding career opportunities. Te Springboard Charity’s stand num-
ber is 45, so to learn more about us or to get involved with Springboard-come and visit! Or if you can not make those dates, visit us at
www.springboarduk.net.
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