MEMBERNEWS
New digital hub the REAL deal
‘It really is a completely unique, one- of-a-kind facility for our area, which will give learners the opportunity to learn, develop and hone new skills’
Alternative education solutions provider R.E.A.L Education has opened the doors of a state-of- the-art Creative and Digital Hub, which is set to kickstart a skills revolution in the region. The purpose-built new facility, on
Mansfield’s Acorn Business Park, has been kitted out with the very latest industry-standard equipment and technology, to give learners the opportunity to gain the real- world skills and expertise that creative and digital employers are looking for. The centre will offer a wide
range of pre- and post-16 structured learning programmes, with learners gaining valuable work experience in the creative and
digital arts sectors by working with organisations such as Sony, the NHS, Vahterus, County Battery Services and Dalmatian Systems. All its courses will be delivered
by expert practitioners with industry experience and have been developed to give learners a better understanding of the skills employers are looking for, to help them forge a career in creative or digital. It offers a broad curriculum including animation and graphic design, photography and digital media production. R.E.A.L Education Director
Richard Smith said: “We’re incredibly proud of our new Creative and Digital Hub and are
delighted to have finally opened the doors. “It really is a completely unique,
one-of-a-kind facility for our area, which will give learners the opportunity to learn, develop and hone new skills, using industry- standard tech and equipment to give them a complete grounding in what employers in the highly- competitive digital and creative sectors are looking for. “We are also forging strong
partnerships with some prominent organisations in industry, which are recognising the talent and skills that our learners are bringing to the table, and are commissioning them to do work on a commercial basis.
“Our long-term aim is to develop
these links further, so we can continue to give our learners the opportunity to gain experience working on real-world projects while preparing them for the world of work and giving them a viable route into employment at the end of their learning.” Founded in 2008, R.E.A.L
Education is a specialist provider of education solutions for children and young people who are ‘lost to learning’ or ‘hard to place’ within mainstream schooling. With 240 staff and delivery
across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire, it has forged an excellent reputation for re-engaging children and young people in learning.
Two global Google awards nominations
Nottingham-based digital marketing agency Hallam has been shortlisted in two categories in the Google Premier Partner awards. The first category that Hallam’s
team of PPC experts has been nominated in recognises its skills in delivering Google Shopping campaigns that have boosted client sales. The team has also been
nominated for a second award, Growing Businesses Online, which celebrates agencies that demonstrate unrivalled expertise in business growth online. In particular, Google is looking
for a track record in helping clients to reach new milestones. Ben Wood, Hallam’s Head of
Digital, said: “This is the third year that Team Hallam has been
shortlisted for the Google Premier Partner Awards. I'm proud to be part of one of 25 agencies representing 12 different countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa to be nominated for the Growing Businesses Online award.” A Google spokesman added:
“The 2019 Premier Partner Awards shine a light on all the hard work and innovation that goes into delivering exceptional digital marketing solutions, while also opening doors for top-performing Google Premier Partners.” Established in 1999, Hallam is
one of the UK’s leading providers of digital marketing services. An accredited Google Premier Partner, Hallam is committed to delivering ethical search marketing to assist its clients in reaching their goals.
‘Hallam is one of the UK’s leading providers of digital marketing services’
18 business network October 2019 The PPC team at Hallam Hallam provides digital
marketing services to national and international B2C and B2B companies, including the United Nations, Speedo, Suzuki and Saint-
Gobain. It won top honours at The Drum Recommends Grand Prix Agency of the Year 2018 and was named the best-performing agency in the East Midlands.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100
