With the doors to its brand new £1million training centre officially open, Bedminster based S&B Automotive Academy is showcasing its world-class facilities by launching a series of foreign student exchanges for the first time in its 41-year history.

To get a flavour of what life is like as an apprentice in the UK, the Academy hosted 16 apprentice engineers and bus drivers from the G9 Automotive College in Hamburg, Germany, as part of a Europe-wide vocational training initiative called the ‘Leonardo Programme’ with support from the European Social Fund. In a reciprocal arrangement, S&B will be sending nine apprentices to Germany during February 2012 so that they can get an appreciation of life in the automotive industry on the Continent. A further three German exchange groups are being planned for next year.

Designed to assist the development of vocational skills and training across Europe, including work placements for trainees, the Leonardo Programme has a budget of €1.75bn, which is helping to encourage UK organisations to work with their counterparts abroad.

In what is expected to be another challenging year for employers in the UK automotive sector, S&B’s Chief Executive, Jon Winter, claims that the exchange initiative will bring many benefits to the Academy and its apprentices:

“In a world of global automotive brands, it’s important for our learners to understand the international context of the industry they have chosen to make their career. This new exchange programme will enable apprentices and Academy staff alike to achieve a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the automotive arena in Europe. With the Academy’s influence also extending to the USA and Asia, there’s every possibility that this initiative could move further afield in the future.” Continued Winter:

“The need for skilled technicians across the world is on the increase and we actively encourage our apprentices to look at broader horizons during their training. Many of them have already learned the phrase ‘Vorsprung durch Gelehrtheit’, quite simply, ‘Advancement through learning.”

In the 2010/11 academic year, S&B doubled the number of successful Apprenticeships over the previous year with some 350 apprentices graduating from the Academy. At the same time, achievement levels reached an all-time high with an overall success rate of 85%. For those learners on the Advanced Apprenticeship three-year programme, success rates were even higher, at over 98%.

Dyne Technology has just announced new course dates for 2012 on their website. The one-day Training Course which specialises in topics including Surface Energy Measurement, Plasma Treatment and Corona Treatment combines formal classroom based tuition with a high degree of practical work in our fully equipped on-site laboratory.

The comprehensive training course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of plasma and corona surface treatment and how it can help in many industry applications. The course is open to everyone and suitable for engineers, technicians and managers.

Please go to www.dynetechnology.co.uk for further information.

Are you considering becoming a CNA? Are you the type of person that lives to help other people? Then becoming a certified nursing assistant may be the best option for you. It is easier than you may think to become a CNA, because there are many classes available to you to complete your CNA Certification and colleges, nursing homes, schools and hospitals no matter where you live.

There is a plethora of continuation schools where you can get your CNA education and training and become a certified nursing assistant. Here, you will find general information available to you regarding both free and paid CNA Classes as well as the best schools available where you can complete your CNA certification. Be sure to take the time to look through all of these CNA resources, so you can prepare yourself for your new career as a CNA.

If you are not sure that becoming a CNA is right for you, then you may want to try it out first. You can try it out in your own personal life, by assisting in the care of a child, an elderly member of your family, or in the community. This can give you a superior idea of the nature of your job as a certified nursing assistant, as well as give you some insight as to your ability to handle certain aspects of the job.

CNA’s provide direct patient care to people when they need it the most. Your schedule as a CNA would be very busy and patient intensive. CNA’s primarily assist patients in their daily routine, which can include getting dressed, washing, using the bathroom and brushing their teeth. You will also assist in eating them their breakfast, supplying them any medications that they may need as well as check their vital signs.

In the evening, the routine repeats itself, with vital signs, feeding them supper, bathing and undressing. However, these are not the only possibilities available to you as a CNA. From pediatrics, intensive care, hospice and emergency room care, the options for certified nursing assistants in hospitals are widespread. This leaves your options open even wider, in your future as a certified nursing assistant.

Your salary as a certified nursing assistant will vary greatly, dependent on your number of years of experience, where you live, as well as the typical healthcare settings in which you are employed. CNA’s who offer home health and personal care often earn the lowest amount, whereas CNA’s that work in doctors offices, hospitals and nursing homes generally make more money.

Although being a CNA can be very demanding, it is also very rewarding. If you think of becoming a CNA is something that you are interested in and you have the inherent need to help others, then it may be a spectacular route for you to take. When looking for CNA classes and certifications, perhaps on the best places to look is on the Internet at www.freeCNAclasses.net. There, you can find CNA classes that are available to you in every state of the union, job details, qualifications, schools and more. Discover for yourselves the rewards that you will reap from becoming a CNA in your area.

Scotland’s first Certified Speech Level Singing Teacher can help you achieve your dreams of being a better singer by providing a range of tuition classes to suit every level. A new beginners singing group has just been organised and is signing up right away.

With recent changes including a recently passed yearly certification proficiency testing with Speech Level Singing Ltd, to moving to a new custom built studio facility with a range of new singing classes, new special offers and more comfortable surroundings, you are sure to benefit.

Introducing a new beginners singing group. – Available for up to 7 people on Wednesday nights for only £6.50 per class or only £25 a month (£5 per hour). 60 minutes of singing exercises, learning about your voice and how use it as an instrument, developing range, tone and power as well as healthy vocal habits. Each week someone will get 5 minutes one-to-one coaching during a short break.

Introducing a new song development group. – Available for up to 6 people on Wednesday nights for only £7 per class or only £28 per month. 75 minutes working on developing songs paying attention to technical and stylistic challenges. Each singer will take time to get up and perform their song, working through various techniques to help improve their delivery and receiving constructive feedback from the group. Working in a group to support and help each other develop their inner artists will help everyone to build confidence.

Contact Tom Bathgate today to secure your booking, or visit online at www.tombathgate.co.uk for more information.

In August, the European Commission launched its 2012 Call for Proposals for the Lifelong Learning Programme – its flagship funding programme in the areas of education and training. To coincide with the Call and the February 2012 deadline, Idox Information Solutions will be running its “Writing Winning Applications for the Lifelong Learning Programme” training course on Thursday, 1 December in central London.

Complementary to our existing courses in European funding, this new CPD-accredited training course will provide local authorities, schools, colleges and universities, other public and third sector organisations and SMEs with detailed advice on how to write a highly competitive proposal. The course is ideal for anyone who is considering applying for any strand of the Lifelong Learning Programme – including Comenius (Schools), Erasmus (Higher Education), Leonardo (Vocational Education and Training) and Grundtvig (Adult Education) and who wants to learn how to improve their bid and understand the criteria to succeed.

The course will take place on Thursday, 1 December 2011 at the Idox offices at Chancery Lane, London and is priced at an introductory rate of £195 plus VAT per person, which includes lunch and light refreshments during the day and covers the costs of course material.

This new course will be led by Ritchie Head. Ritchie was previously Director of a Regional Contact Point for European Research and Innovation funding where he built a team of five consultants. Prior to this he worked as a Research Manager at TNO in the Netherlands where he was highly successful at winning European grant funding.

Learning outcomes are as follows:
• Understanding the key Success Criteria for LLP proposals
• Understanding how to build a strong consortium of European partners
• Understanding the “Euro-speak” to interpret the call and identify policy drivers
• Understanding how to structure and write strong project sections
• Understanding how to identify and demonstrate impact of learning and training projects
• Knowledge of how to write convincing dissemination and exploit projects
• Understanding how to critically review and refine draft proposals

For an informal chat or for further information, please contact a member of the Idox Information Solutions training team on 0844 874 0739, training@idoxgroup.com.

Note to editors: • Idox Information Solutions’ suite of training courses also currently includes Bid Writing Workshops, Get Grant Ready – A Beginners Course in Funding Applications, An Introduction to European Funding, An Introduction to Tenders, and Writing Competitive Research Proposals in FP7, all CPD-accredited and delivered by experienced and knowledgeable trainers and consultants. Whether seeking training on how to identify the most relevant funds for a project; submit winning grant applications; or become more familiar with funding offered by the EC, the Idox Information Solutions training team can help.

• Idox Information Solutions is unique in combining a comprehensive information management and online publishing service with web design and development capabilities, offering complete online information solutions to all clients. As Europe’s leading grants and policy information providers, Idox Information Solutions presents research, information publishing and technology solutions for business, public and community sector organisations and works with a team of knowledgeable consultants to deliver training packages on funding.

Catherine Bray and Laura Dunton Clarke, both from St. Leonards, have teamed up to launch Equine Affinity, a revolutionary training business that uses horses in a new and powerful way, without riding them, to help personal and professional development.

Equine Affinity specialises in Equine Guided Learning and therapy which gives businesses and individuals an opportunity to use horses to help personal and professional development. What makes the business unique is the way that it has combined four specialist areas: psychotherapy, coaching and training, bodywork and equine behaviour. Catherine has over 20 years’ experience with horses. For the past three years, Catherine has been practising Equine Guided Learning and Therapy. She is a certified EAGALA practitioner.

Laura is a coach, mentor and trainer with over 10 years’ experience in the education, public and private sectors. She has worked extensively with young people who have experience of social care and with those at risk of exclusion. As well as designing and delivering training to senior managers in the public sector, she has coached and trained primary school children. Laura joined forces with Catherine after experiencing a taster Equine Guided Learning session which she found to be life changing. The new business blends Catherine and Laura’s experience together creating a range of training programmes that they believe could be uniquely useful for participants.

Equine Affinity Managing Director Catherine Bray explains: “I developed a curiosity in this work as I observed many horse and human interactions over the years and wondered what it is that draws us to horses? The horse has many qualities to offer us and that goes beyond the saddle and into our everyday lives. For example, they don’t judge, they help us to access our true being and they help us to remain present.”

Horses have been successfully used as a form of therapy and professional training worldwide for a number of years, particularly in the United States and Canada. Increasingly this way of training, especially in areas of leadership, management, communication skills and team building work, is expanding in the UK.

Equine Affinity Director and Coach Laura Dunton Clarke added: “Horses are herd animals and have a defined role within the herd – this mirrors the workplace and, like people in the workplace, horses respond well to ‘authentic leadership’. “As well as being perfect for corporate customers, we believe that equine training is going to be extremely popular with teachers, as what can be learned about being authentic when working with horses can directly translate to working authentically in the classroom.”

On Thursday November 3rd 2011 starting on 6.30pm, Equine Affinity will be hosting a launch event within the stunning location of Bedgebury Park. The event is designed to inform people about this innovative and exciting work. There will be a short presentation followed by a live demonstration and the opportunity to meet some people who have already benefitted from this work.

Anyone interested in attending the launch event, or wanting to find out more, can email info@equineaffinity.co.uk or find us on facebook. This event is free of charge to attend but spaces are limited so please contact us first before coming. ENDS

Notes to editors: Press enquiries email info@blueberry-pr.co.uk or telephone Jenny Prus on 01435 830031. Journalists and photographers are welcome to attend the launch but please let us know in advance. We can also arrange one-to-one taster sessions for journalists.

Local business leaders in Lancashire are being encouraged to gain the edge over their competition by taking management qualifications from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), which will be launched by Orvia in Central Lancashire in November.

Orvia has recently successfully achieved the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Approved Centre status and will begin delivering ILM qualifications from 7^th November 2011.

Joining the largest awarding body for leadership and management qualifications in the UK and a global network of over 2,000 accredited centres, Orvia will offer qualifications in Leadership and Management as well as Coaching and Mentoring.

Throughout ILM training, participants work through the skills needed to manage their teams effectively and make sure they are achieving organisational goals.

Janine Smith, Director of Skills and Enterprise at Orvia said: “We went through a rigorous approval process to achieve our ILM status and are delighted that we will provide specialist leadership and management qualifications to individuals and employers from our local area. We are looking forward to welcoming our first ILM students in November.”

“We would strongly encourage anyone in a position of leadership or management to consider taking an ILM qualification. By investing in management development, organisations can ensure that their leaders are confident in their abilities and able to lead employees through the challenging times ahead. Nurturing effective leaders through management development is the single most cost-effective investment.”

ILM qualifications are designed to help managers increase staff efficiency and motivation, ensuring that their businesses run at an optimum level of productivity. Training courses can be tailored to the needs of individual organisations and their managers.

For further information about ILM qualifications soon to be available from Orvia please visit www.orvia.co.uk or call us on 01772 42 22 42.

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For further information please contact:
Saesela Razvi
Saesela.razvi@orvia.co.uk
01772 42 22 42

Notes to editors

Orvia is a private not for profit enterprise agency. A member of the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies, a Prowess approved women’s business centre and an Investor in People. Orvia’s work is delivered in line with the ISO 9001: 2008 quality accreditation.

All training staff and advisers are ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) and SFEDI (Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative) accredited, and Orvia’s mentoring and coaching programmes have achieved the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) quality award.

The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) is Europe’s leading management organisation. ILM partners with more than 80,000 individuals and organisations each year to help them fulfil their potential and achieve success through its wide range of flexible leadership and management development solutions.

From industry-leading qualifications and membership services to specialist learning resources, all ILM products and services are built on in-depth research and benchmarked against best practice standards. Supporting a fast-growing community of over 30,000 practising leaders and managers, ILM’s membership services are designed to provide ongoing continuing professional development throughout every stage of a manager’s career.

Backed by an in depth programme of thought leadership research, ILM operates internationally, improving leadership and management skills, knowledge and outputs across all sectors, from corporate finance to the armed forces.

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

www.i-l-m.com

We, CBITSS are pioneer in IT Education Industry along with S/W and Web development. Our sole aim at CBITSS is to educate the students and give them as much information on Informational Technology as we can. CBTISS has undertaken the task of equipping students, working professionals and trainers in various fields of technology. CBTISS poses as an intermediate between the demands of information technology and corresponding readiness of students to learn.
No doubt we are a development company but, just to fulfil the industry’s Technical man power requirement, we also train the students according to industrial requirement. BENEFITS :-
- Along with the your industrial training we will also provide a 3 month WORK EXPERIENCE.? PD will be offered along with all the courses ,as it is most important to get a job.? Workshop on latest technology like Advance Micro processor, Cloud computing , Grid computing and Ethical hacking etc.. will be included in their Industrial Training, which will be provided to the students on regular basis.? Guest lecturers will also be provided to uplift the overall technical set of the student.
Ethical Hacking LINUX – RHCE, RHCSS CCNA, CCNP PHP (with CMS & WHM)
LAMP(Linux, Apache, Mysql, PHP)
SEO (search Engine Optimization)
MCITP
JAVA (core and advance)
Dot NET (ASP AND C# )
AUTO CAD EMBEDDED SYSTEM
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www.cbitss.com
+91 9988741983
SCO 114-115, Level 2
Sec 34 A,Chandigarh.

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We, CBITSS are pioneer in IT Education Industry along with S/W and Web development. Our sole aim at CBITSS is to educate the students and give them as much information on Informational Technology as we can. CBTISS has undertaken the task of equipping students, working professionals and trainers in various fields of technology. CBTISS poses as an intermediate between the demands of information technology and corresponding readiness of students to learn.
No doubt we are a development company but, just to fulfil the industry’s Technical man power requirement, we also train the students according to industrial requirement. BENEFITS :-
- Along with the your industrial training we will also provide a 3 month WORK EXPERIENCE.? PD will be offered along with all the courses ,as it is most important to get a job.? Workshop on latest technology like Advance Micro processor, Cloud computing , Grid computing and Ethical hacking etc.. will be included in their Industrial Training, which will be provided to the students on regular basis.? Guest lecturers will also be provided to uplift the overall technical set of the student.
Ethical Hacking LINUX – RHCE, RHCSS CCNA, CCNP PHP (with CMS & WHM)
LAMP(Linux, Apache, Mysql, PHP)
SEO (search Engine Optimization)
MCITP
JAVA (core and advance)
Dot NET (ASP AND C# )
AUTO CAD EMBEDDED SYSTEM
Mr. Navneet Sharma
navneetlinuxexpert@gmail.com
www.cbitss.com
+91 9988741983
SCO 114-115, Level 2
Sec 34 A,Chandigarh.

http://navneetlinuxexpert.blogspot.com

The imminent Health Bill is set to radically alter the way employers have to think about healthcare for their staff. Coupled with the recent announcement that waiting times for the NHS have significantly increased, there is likely to be further pressure on UK plc to take responsibility for the health and wellbeing of their staff.

Jelf Employee Benefits is running a seminar for employers to consider the impact of current healthcare issues. Among others, Professor Robert Winston will be presenting.

When 5 October 2011

Where The Wellcome Collection, Euston Road, NW1 2BE

Time There are 2 times available: 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 – 16:30

Who should attend Human Resources, finance professionals and those responsible for managing staff healthcare

Cost The seminar is free and places are strictly limited to two delegates per organisation

Steve Herbert, head of benefits strategy for Jelf Employee Benefits says: “The face of healthcare is changing in the UK, and it will undoubtedly impact on employers, our seminar will address the important issues that employers will need to consider.”

For more information please contact: steve.herbert@jelfgroup.com