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Offers strategic services and support to arts organisations in the region looking to broaden and increase their audiences.
The British Franchise Association (bfa) is the self-regulatory body for franchising in the UK. Their website explains what is involved in franchising, a 'Help & Advice' section provides information for potential franchisees and franchisors, includes a list of bfa members, their contact details and website addresses where these are available. The bfa also run one day workshops around the country to educate prospective franchisees and prospective franhisors on franchising.
Apprenticeships cover occupational areas such as:
Accountancy
Administration
Construction
Engineering
Hairdressing
IT
For a full list visit: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/business/index.php?page=_Apprenticeships&id=1072
For more info contact or any other questions please contact 0800 731 7594 or email training@cornwall.ac.uk
PACE Manager provides up to £1,000 per organisation towards the development activities for the management team.
Business Link Cornwall, IOS, Devon and Cornwall run a number of training events. Contact Business Link for a current list.
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry runs buying, selling and negotiating courses.
The CoaST Project Network provides the opportunity for organisations and individuals committed to the successful development of sustainable tourism in Cornwall to exchange ideas, knowledge and expertise.
CUC is a partnership of all the universities and colleges offering
university-level education in Cornwall. CUC has a dedicated Business
Development team which helps businesses to access a range of services and facilities, such as: specialist expertise, research and development, graduates and postgraduates, professional development/training, specialist facilities and equipment. The team also administers the Cornwall Research Fund, which help SMEs fund R&D projects.
Cornwall College Business offers a wide range of high-quality training and consultancy solutions to help your business achieve better results.
Whether you’re looking for an in-company workshop to sharpen up and extend your employees’ skills or an in-depth professional course leading to a national qualification, we can provide precisely what your business needs, from apprenticeship level right up to senior management.
Cornwall College Camborne course areas are as follows: Access Courses, A-Levels, Arts and Media, Automotive Engineering, Built Environment, Business and Secretarial, Community Education, Engineering, Foundation Studies, Hair, Beauty and Holistic, Early Years and Health Care, Hotel and Catering Studies, IT and Computing, Language Studies, Leisure, Tourism, Sport, Science, Public Services and Social Services.
Cornwall College Newquay runs four courses: Animal Management National Diploma, FdSc Marine Aquaculture, FdSc Wildlife Education and Media, FdSc Zoological Conservation.
Cornwall College Saltash course areas are as follows: Access Courses, Art and Design, Basic Foundation Studies, Beauty Therapy, Business Administration and Secretarial, Childcare and Early Years, Computing, Construction, Education and Teaching, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, IT Training, Leisure Courses, Travel and Tourism, Degrees.
Cornwall College St Austell runs the following courses: Access Courses, AS/A-Levels, Art, Media and Design, Business and Professional, Computing and IT, Construction, Engineering and Motor Vehicles, Foundation Studies, Hairdressing and Beauty, Health Care and Early Years, Hospitality & Catering, Leisure Courses, Performing Arts, Teaching, PGCE, Sport and Public Services, Travel and Tourism.
The Cornwall Crafts Association supports craftmakers resident in Cornwall to encourage the highest standards of design and manufacture. It also aims to reach a wider audience to promote a greater appreciation and understanding of contemporary design-led craftwork.
The Cornwall Marine Network was established to improve the prosperity of marine sector businesses in Cornwall by collectively representing members' views and to develop and implement actions to meet their needs and increase their competitiveness. Help in acessing external funding is available to memebers as is directory entry in publications.
The Cornwall Sports Partnership (CSP) is a partnership of organisations working together to make sport a part of everyday life in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly including the sectors of health, education, local government, National Governing Bodies of Sport, police and the economy.
We work with our partners to sustain and increase participation in community sport throughout Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly.
Community sport is widely defined and includes informal activity such as recreational walking and cycling, new sports such as skateboarding through to more traditional team sports like rugby and netball.
They stage the Sports Awards, Cornwall Corporate Games, Manage Sports projects like the Healthy Active Lifestyles Project (HALP) provide training, courses and workshops and support for funding.
The seminars reflects requests from practitioners across the sector. The programme is delivered across Cornwall throughout the year. Some of the subjects covered are: marketing/presentation; entrepreneurship; fundraising; media skills for visual artists and technical skills.
Amongst other areas, the course deals with time management, problem solving skills and working to a budget. Held twice annually in locations throughout Cornwall the course runs for one day per week over a 6 week period.
The Duchy College runs courses in the following areas: agriculture and land use, animal care and veterinary nurse, business studies, childcare, creative studies, conservation, equine studies, floristry, food and drink, foundation studies and life skills, horticulture, landbased engineering, outdoor pursuits, public services, sport.
The Rural Business School combines education, training, business support and applied research for rural industries.
Our educational and developmental programmes range from one-day vocational workshops to foundation degrees in Agriculture, Rural Tourism, and Agri-Food. Our commitment to research and industry is underpinned with continuous investment, and we are host to a number of Objective One and Defra funded projects such as the Vocational Training Scheme.
Throughout the year the Rural Business School organises a range of courses and training events, and of course if we’re not currently offering what you are looking for, talk to us and we’ll see what we can do…together.
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The representational voice of engineering and manufacturing in the UK.
A variety of computer courses from Beginner level upwards. All ages catered for. Some of the courses lead to recognised qualifications. Learners train at their own pace, with tutors on hand to help at all times.
Envision is a partnership of not-for-profit independent environmental support organisations in the South West, offering business cost saving and new markets support.
Falmouth marine school offers the following courses: boat building, health and social care, marine studies, light marine engineering, leisure and watersports.
The Forestry Commission aims to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands. It promotes the development and promotion of sustainable forest management. It also runs a number of recreational, regeneration and educational schemes.
In the website you can find a list of tenders in the UK, grant schemes and woodland policies.
honey2cornwall offer management courses, 'in-house' training (e.g. fire training, first aid, catering etc.) and many more. The courses aim to develop: marketing approach, guest service, support systems, pricing strategy and physical environment.
The Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Industry runs international trade training. The courses are aimed at giving a clear understanding of import and export procedures and the documents involved, developing the ability of delegates to identify any problems early and deal with them effectively.
KEAP is building on the Training for After School Art Clubs, currently piloted in primary schools around Falmouth, Penryn and Redruth, to include artists from other disciplines and in other geographical areas. This training aims to equip practitioners with the skills to undertake work in primary schools in line with the needs of the extended schools programme and create a network of local artists as a resource for the school.
There is also guidance on how to train young artists in an educational environment.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is Europe's leading programme helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. Each partnership employs one or more high calibre Associates (recently qualified people) to work on a project, which is core to the strategic development of the business.
Learn Direct uses modern technologies to make learning available at a time and place to suit the learner - at home, in the workplace and through a national network of learning centres.
Lizard Pathways aims to help jobless people living in South Kerrier move closer to, or return to employment. The team employed by Cornwall Enterprise will provide people with individual guidance and support to provide them with the information and skills needed to return to work.
The LSC offers advice and financial assistance. It covers: the provision and management of all post~16 education and training in South West England covering vocational routes, adult and community learning, workforce development and upskilling, education business partnerships and information, advice and guidance.
Apprenticeships are also funded by the LSC. http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/
The Train to Gain service is designed to help businesses across England get the training they need to succeed. The service offers advice on business needs, matches training needs with training providers and ensures that training is delivered to meet employers' needs.
For more information visit: http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/Region/SouthWest/
The Marine Skills Centres are a unique network of facilities providing tailored, on-demand courses for local marine businesses and their staff.
The MSC is operated by Marine South West which aims to deliver a unique range of demand-led courses to help bridge the skills gaps in the marine industry.
Penwith College is a Further Education centre in Penzance, Cornwall. Courses include: A-Level and GCSE; vocational courses; access courses, higher education courses; NVQs; adult education courses; occupational courses; language courses; art and craft courses and other general interest courses.
The RCP aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable and enhanced Rural Economy and to assist in maintaining and enhancing the well-being of our rural communities, whilst achieving an equitable balance between the competing interest for rural resources in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The Partnership includes all the local authorities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly plus the Voluntary, Community and Private sectors.
ShellStep is a UK wide programme offering under graduates project based work within small to medium sized business
The Silvanus Trust is committed to regenerating the woodlands in the South West for economic, social and environmental benefits. We have worked for over twenty years, often in partnership with other organisations, statutory and voluntary, to promote and increase the potential of woodlands in the south west to support greater rural economic activity for the benefit of local communities, businesses and the environment. The support includes grant aid, advice, and help with training and skills development. The projects have involved all aspects of forestry including woodland management, timber processing, and community woodland and education activities.
The SMART Women Project launched their first course last week. A total of 41 women are attending the programme with 27 at Camborne and 14 at the St Austell campus. There are two course pathways and we currently have 26 women studying the level 3 Chartered Management Institute qualification in ‘Business Start-up’ and 15 women attending the Institute of Directors toolkit.
The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (South West MAS)
provides practical advice and hands-on support for manufacturers. It aims to help smaller business improve productivity, reduce waste and compete more effectively.
South West Screen plays a key role in fostering local talent, developing creative individuals and building creative businesses. They do this by working with regional and national employers, education and training organisations, to find solutions to suit individuals at all stages of their development. This includes:
Work with schools and young people to develop creative interests
Providing opportunities, training and apprenticeships for new entrants
Supporting professional development with advice and funding
They are keen to help those about to break into the media sector, as well as those who are already established and need to update or refresh their skills in this constantly changing industry.
South West Screen can assist in finding opportunities for employment, through networks, e-bulletin or crew & services database.
South West Tourism works to encourage the promotion and development of tourism in the South West.
The site includes information on tourism trends, regional surveys and reports on tourism industry, sources of funding opportunities for promoting services to the tourism industry, training and tourist information centres.
The South West of England Regional Development Agency was established in 1999. Their overall goal is to ensure the long-term economic success of the region. Central to the long-term economic success of South West England will be making sure the region has the right skills among its workforce, the most innovative businesses, and a high quality environment, both physical and cultural.
They provide grants, skills improvement, training, advice and support to all businesses and individuals who contribute to and are shaped by the strategic drivers and objectives set out in the regional economic strategy (RES).
Daiwa offers a unique programme to young and talented UK citizens to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access expertise and knowledge relevant to their career goals through a supported scholarship. This includes: Tuition and examination fees, travel expenses to and from Japan; maintenance grant to cover accomodation and living costs; and medical insurance.
The Law Society is the regulatory and representative body for 116,000 solicitors in England and Wales.
The Team Programme is for UK residents aged 16-25 who are unemployed. It's free and will not affect your Jobseeker's Allowance. You will, among other things:
• be part of a team of 15 people for 12 weeks;
• take on community projects of your choosing;
• have an action-packed residential week;
• get two weeks' work experience.
You will gain:
• Practical skills that help you in a job and in life;
• New friends and a lot of fun;
• Belief in what you can accomplish;
• Career advice and help with job-hunting and your CV;
• The chance to make a difference in your community;
While you're on Team, you'll work towards a nationally recognised qualification: a certificate in Personal, Teamwork and Community Skills. This could help your chances of finding work after the course is over.
The Training Group - the easy to search web site providing you with access to a range of business training provided locally in the South West.
The Year in Industry provides talented young people with paid, degree relevant work placements in the year out before or during their university course.
TAG offers a dedicated professional, independent and impartial information, advice and guidance service to employers, employees and individuals on matters relating to workforce development, their individual learning and skills needs and the opportunities available to them.
Some of the services they offer:
Undertake a TNA – an assessment of your company’s training needs if they have not already been identified.
Develop a Company Training Plan linked to your business objectives
Introduce you to the concept of developing Individual Learning Plans with your employees
Collation of information on training provision, methods and costs, appropriate to your requirements.
An awareness of possible funding sources and support you with making their application(s).
Signposting to other services potentially available to you and your employees.
Truro College is a tertiary college. Courses include: A-Levels; GCSEs; access courses; vocational courses; international baccalaureates and higher education courses.
Truro College Business Centre provides a range of business support services, which includes business consultancy and support including: Consultancy, Customised Training, Business Advice, Training Needs Analysis, Basic Bookkeeping & Business Skills Seminars.
They provide application services across a range of subject areas and modes of study for UK universities and colleges. Theirspecialist services, the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR), the UK Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service (UKPASS) and the Conservatoires UK Admissions Service (CUKAS) are used by more than 50,000 people every year.
Their aim is to help students make informed choices about higher education, guiding them, their parents and advisers through the application process.
They also carry out research, consultancy and advisory work for schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers. We also offer continuing professional development tailored to meet the needs of individual institutions or subject areas. This ensures a long-term commitment to improving admissions processes across the industry.
The Unlocking Cornish Potential scheme arranges the placement of graduates in businesses to undertake development projects in order to benefit both the company and the graduate.
Of those companies who have taken part, 70% have gone on to offer their graduate a permanent position, and 85% say that they would consider a second UCP programme.