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Consign leads on Training and Apprenticeships contract - 9/8/2009

Consign Construction Skills has been nominated lead delivery partner to deliver a Group Training Association (GTA) project in conjunction with Exemplas. The objective of the programme is to determine the best ways to provide training information, advice and guidance to construction companies and identify the most effective ways to attract and retain apprentices.

The two year contract, which is funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), was awarded to Exemplas working in partnership with Consign following a competitive tender process. Initially focusing on SME’s in construction in the Eastern Region, it is intended that the results of this initiative will inform the development of similar programmes in other regions.

The primary aims of the GTA are:

• to qualify 100 adults to NVQ Level 2
• support the establishment of geographically-based training networks
• recruit 50 apprentices and
• enable up to 100 part-qualified construction workers to complete their qualifications

The GTA will also establish new and develop existing channels to support construction companies’ engagement with other service providers such as Train to Gain, Business Link and ConstructionSkills to ensure that their training and development is ongoing to support their long-term business aims.

Norman Jennings, director of skills at Exemplas comments:

“Exemplas is very pleased to be working with Consign Construction Skills as the lead delivery partner on the GTA as its team offered the best blend of commercial skills, industry knowledge and training expertise that will ensure maximum engagement with all stakeholders.”

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