The project is only available for training completed by June 2008.
What is Achieve!
Achieve! is a local training project funded by the European Social Fund to provide a flexible approach to meeting the skills training needs of local businesses and community enterprises operating within the Bristol areas of Ashley, Easton, Filwood, Lawrence Hill & Windmill Hill.
Who is it for?
It is designed for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with up to 249 employees operating in the following sectors:
- Retail
- Health & social care
- Construction
- Engineering
- Community Enterprises / charities and Not-for-profit SMEs working in support of these sectors
Within these SME’S, training is aimed at employees such as managers, supervisors, team leaders and other workers.
Free training already available to some employees as part of the Learning and Skills Council’s –Train2Gain Programme is enhanced through Achieve! by offering free training to all other employees to give a comprehensive training plan that will help businesses to move forward.
Training offered
The project offers a variety of training but typically includes:
- IT skills
- Business Administration
- Management and supervisory skills
- Customer Care
- ESOL
- Health and Social care
- Train the Trainer
- e-learning opportunities
Training can lead to a nationally recognised qualification such as an NVQ in Business Administration or European Computer Driving Licence for computer skills.
If training needs do not fit in with a recognised qualification, then tailored training may be available.
Learning Methods
Depending on the learning path, learning can be undertaken as part of a regular course, a day’s intensive course, self study or via the Internet. Eligible organisations can apply for a dedicated laptop computer to be installed in their premises to access online training via Learndirect.
Support
The following services are available at no charge:
- Support to develop an organisational training plan for the company
- Support to identify individual training needs of employees
- Tailor made training for all, delivered flexibly
- Use of a free laptop for e-learning in the workplace
- Help with costs of travel and child care where needed
Training
This initiative is funded by the Learning and Skills Council and the European Social Fund, training provided under this initiative is free of charge.
Training is delivered by a range of local providers with direct experience of supporting local employers to meet their skills training needs.
The project is only available for training completed by June 2008.
