FEATURE: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS Developing the local


business community By Pauline Hands, Director of Marketing, Business Engagement & Enterprise, City College Plymouth


City College Plymouth plays a crucial role in the development of the region’s business community, taking great pride in supporting growth through training. People are the heartbeat of any


business - and with the right knowledge and skills they will power your growth. The college has helped hundreds of organisations grow, no matter their size or sector - private or public. We provide employees with the confidence and capabilities to aid growth by developing specific skills with recognised qualifications and college certificated courses. We have a wealth of experience


in recruiting and training staff from a broad range of industries - contributing heavily to the region’s economic wellbeing and sparking real benefits for the wider community.


The college provides: • Memorable, impactful, industry- tailored training - covering all your needs


• Expert recruitment advice • One point of contact • Excellent value for money.


We start with a thorough analysis of your business on a detailed one- to-one basis, so we fully understand what we need to deliver. Emma Pope, Rittal-CSM HR and


Employee Development Officer, said: “It was a truly collaborative training project. We met with the college to discuss our requirements and they brought many things to the table that we hadn’t thought about. The result was effective and thought-provoking sessions that were also enjoyable.” We then provide agile and


flexible training solutions with minimal intrusion to day-to-day, including: • Bespoke training packages - from bookkeeping to strategic management


• Business skill workshops • Professional development


City College Plymouth can offer bespoke training packages


• Apprenticeships - available to current and new employees at any level, for any age.


Healthcare provider, Livewell Southwest, found performance greatly improved after staff attended the college’s Taking Effective Minutes course. Livewell’s Lynne Ferris said:


“Action points are now recorded, together with deadlines and who is responsible. This has resulted in more effective outcomes, avoiding confusion and staff taking ownership.” The college uses cutting edge


facilities such as the £13m Regional Centre of Excellence for STEM


‘The college has


helped hundreds of organisations grow, no matter their size or sector’


(science, technology, engineering and mathematics), which supports Plymouth’s growth as a global digital hub with market-leading training. The STEM Centre also acts as a premier venue for conferences, meetings and teambuilding. The future of your business is


exciting - we want to help you invest in that journey.


Contact our Business Engagement team on employers@cityplym.ac.uk or call 01752 305026.


24 Chamber Profile November/December 2018


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