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Workforce Investment Awards- Business Celebration
15/12/2011
The Workforce Investment Award went to those who: - recruit from the local labour market; can show evidence of staff loyalty and pride in the business; invest in training, work experience and apprenticeships; and provide opportunities for people who are unemployed.
Affinity Health & Beauty has been in Gosport for many years and their loyal staff and customers are testament to their success. Their commitment in offering work experience and training opportunities for young people in Gosport is to be commended. Not only do they invest in apprentices and existing staff, they actively provide opportunities for the unemployed and students from local schools.
Fareport Training, who has delivered work-based learning and customised training in Gosport for 30 years, is known as one of the most reputable training providers in the area. From entry level through to Level 5 Management and teaching qualifications, its Grade 1 Ofsted award is evidence of its dedication. The business also recruits apprentices from Gosport and works in partnership through the Gosport College to provide local premises and training in vocational skills.
Since 1998, Groundwork Solent, a not-for-profit business has delivered services and projects which benefit individuals and the community. They provide training, volunteering and work experience opportunities for unemployed young people and those with disabilities. In 2009 a ‘Community Task Force’ helped provide paid for training and employment placements in construction and environmental services, with some trainees then progressing to supervisory roles. Its success means that teams now operate on a commercial basis and a joint venture with the Wheatsheaf Trust is allowing this success to be replicated across South Hampshire.
