TRAINING Tech focus for Active Training Awards
Entries are now open for the 2015 Active Training Awards, with organ- isers ukactive and CIMSPA placing an added emphasis on technology to refl ect the industry shiſt towards facilitating modern learning methods. Open to a wide range of pro-
viders and employers, the Active IQ-sponsored awards are designed to recognise organisations and individuals leading the way in skills and workforce development. T is year, new categories include
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‘Best use of Technology’, intended to highlight e-learning platforms and digital solutions that support learners while enabling fl exible and interactive learning. T e ‘Employer of the Year’ Category has also been separated into ‘small’ and ‘large’ categories to ensure organisations are competing on a like-for-like basis. Building on the inaugural Active Training
Awards in 2014 and the Active Training Conference in March 2015, the awards focus on driving the workforce development agenda. “Developing our workforce is a key priority
for the physical activity sector. Training pro- viders, be they apprenticeship providers, specialist training companies or employers implementing eff ective internal solutions, all
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make a crucial contribution to the sector,” said ukactive executive director Steven Ward. “Without them, our sector would not
continue to develop and innovate to meet the future demands placed upon it. T e Active Training Awards recognise their critical contribution and raise the profile of those doing excellent work in this area.” All applications are subject to a two or
three stage assessment process featuring a written assessment, a review of learner and (or) employer feedback and an expert panel. Details:
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YGC aiming to attract fresh faces
T h e I n s t itut e of Groundsmanship (IOG) is preparing an extensive programme of seminars through its Learning Live initiative as it bids to educate future industry leaders at this November’s Young Groundsmen’s Conference. T e conference will be held
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within the wider context of SALTEX 2015 – the UK’s national event for grounds care, sports, amenities, estates and green space management. Running from 4-5 November, at the NEC
in Birmingham, the Young Groundsmen’s Conference has been organised by the IOG’s Young Board of Directors and will deliver advice on how to develop a career in grounds- manship by a number of leading experts. Now in its second year, the conference fi ts
with the Young Board’s remit to promote their career to young people and to eff ectively network and knowledge share with young groundsmen/women already in the industry.
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www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Leicester City groundsman John Ledwidge (centre) at SALTEX 2014 T e opening conference session entitled
‘What makes you employable?’ will feature a number of key speakers representing some of the UK’s top sporting venues. Apart from young people, the confer-
ence is also expected to attract many head groundsmen who are looking for young people to join their teams, with seminars led by industry professionals who will off er tips on leadership and management skills. Details:
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