http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/ en-US Copyright 2008 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:22:42 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Clockwise from left, Michael Spriggs of UK Land Estates, Gateshead College principal David Cheetham, Malcolm Armstrong of the Collective and Gateshead councillor Catherine Donovan. Construction is underway on a new multi-million pound Skills Academy on Tyneside to provide employers and learners with some of the best facilities in the region. The £6m Skills Academy, on Team Valley, is part of a regional drive to establish a world-class education and learning infrastructure to boost regional economic growth. The new Gateshead centre will offer vocational learning with facilities for a wide range of work-based courses. Due to open in spring 2008, the new site will provide learning amenities for more than 1,500 students and is the result of a unique partnership between seven leading training providers known as the Collective together with the Gateshead Education Improvement Partnership. ]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2008/03/were_on_the_move.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2008/03/were_on_the_move.html News Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:22:42 +0000 Please visit the Rathbone UK website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/11/rathbone.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/11/rathbone.html Rathbone Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:27:05 +0000 Access Training Gateshead College General Physics Rathbone Neeta Ltd TDR Training Ltd ITEC North East The shared vision of collective partners is to work in partnership to provide individuals and employers with the highest quality and widest range of work based learning provision in the North East Partners have agreed that the purpose of the Collective is to: • Grow our market • Create synergies between partner organisations to add value, create efficiencies and generate additional revenue • To provide a focal point for provision – improving the image and perception of Work Based Learning • To influence the Learning agenda across Tyne and Wear, particularly within Gateshead The Collective does not hold training / delivery contracts and its income is derived from: • Members fees and contributions • External funding for collaborative activities (joint bids for single programme, LSC funds etc) The Collective has a formal constitution, which embraces its values. Members have developed a business plan including a clear accommodation strategy and policies for collaboration across sectors. The Collective is always open to expanding membership to any other Gateshead – based Training Provider If you are interested in becoming a member please contact David Leahy Collective Co-ordinator on 0191 482 0555 or e-mail info@gatesheadcollective.co.uk]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/collective_partners.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/collective_partners.html About Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:01:39 +0000 Why choose the Collective The Gateshead Collective is a partnership of leading Work Based Learning providers based in Gateshead. We currently provide services to over 20 schools in the Tyne & Wear area, and we would like to expand this further. Together the collective has helped thousands of young people find employment, undertake training and prosper in their chosen career. Many have gone on to become company directors, managers, supervisors and high level technicians. Three of our partners Access Training, ITEC North East and Gateshead College have been awarded Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) status in Business and Management. Similar to Specialist College status, this award recognises particular expertise in a vocational area. Gateshead College also has CoVE status for Automotive Technology & Logistsics. NEETA and Rathbone have particular expertise in helping those young people most at risk of dropping out of learning. TDR Training has been at the forefront of school science and engineering programmes for a number of years. Collective partners have an excellent range of facilities, including training rooms and workshops within Gateshead. Such facilities will be further enhanced in Spring 2008 when a number of Collective partners relocate to the Gateshead Skills Academy. Help for your school The collective currently provides a number of services to schools in both Gateshead and Tyne & Wear Parents/Careers information evenings We are happy to support your events and discuss with parents and pupils the various options available to them. Open days/evenings The Collective partners host open evenings for young people, parents and teachers to visit the various centres, see facilities available and talk to staff about the various programmes offered. Work-based learning presentations We can visit your school during a PSE lesson, in small tutor groups or during assembly. Saturday Taster Programme The Collective has successfully run a number of taster programmes since 2005. The aim of tasters is to provide young people with an opportunity to gain practical work experience in a particular occupational area before making important career choices.
The programmes, held on Saturdays 9am – 1pm, consist of practical work experience linked to an NVQ related programme and are open to year 9, 10 and 11 students of Gateshead schools. Successful students are chosen on the basis of their commitment to learning, their enthusiasm and above all their desire to use the programme as an indicator of whether this occupational area is suited to them. Tasters are currently being delivered in IT – Computer Build by ITEC North East, Hairdressing by NEETA and Motor Vehicle Repair by Gateshead College’s Automotive Centre of Excellence. [images: Students displaying their skills on a recent Saturday Taster Programme delivered by NEETA Ltd]
Young Apprenticeships These programmes are aimed at committed and able young people keen to explore a vocational route to higher qualifications. Programmes usually include at least one day per week for two years in a work placement or training centre and will lead to NVQs and other qualifications. The Young Apprenticeship Programme is currently being delivered for St Thomas More and Kingsmeadow Schools in Business Administration through Access Training and ITEC North East and in Engineering for St Thomas More, Joseph Swan and Thomas Hepburn schools through TDR. School Links Programme This programme is ideal for learners between the ages of 14 – 16 who are unsuited for whatever reason to a classroom environment. Usually working on a reduced/flexible school curriculum we will arrange for the learner to work with a suitable employer to develop valuable employability skills through work experience. In addition pupils may work towards key skills, an Employability Award or units of a relevant NVQ qualification. With many years of experience of delivering vocational programmes in a variety of areas, we are well placed to respond to school and individual needs. Your next step Contact the collective and see how we can work together. Telephone us on 482 0555 or e-mail us at info@gatesheadcollective.co.uk ]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/schools.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/schools.html Schools Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:59:06 +0000 Learn while you earn If you are aged 16 to 24 and want a job that guarantees excellent training an Apprenticeship could be for you. Apprentices learn on the job – developing skills and knowledge, gaining qualifications and earning money at the same time. What is an Apprenticeship An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning and qualifications, completed in the workplace that gives you the skills, knowledge and competence you need to progress you chosen career An Apprenticeship is made up of the following: • An NVQ, National Vocational Qualification, which proves your competence in day-to-day work and is assessed in the workplace. • Key Skills which are the soft skills require for work, such as communication, numeracy and working with others. • Technical Certificate which provides and test the knowledge required for the collective can offer a whole range of apprenticeships including:

	Accountancy		Business administration
	Engineering		Retail
	Warehousing		IT
	Hair & beauty		Electrical
	Automotive Engineering		Construction
	Customer Service		Manufacturing

If you are already employed and would like follow an Apprenticeship route, the collective can discuss things with your employer. Your next step Contact the collective and see how we can help you Telephone us on 482 0555 or e-mail us at info@gatesheadcollective.co.uk Links www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.edge.org.uk www.connexions-tw.co.uk Not ready for an Apprenticeship, further education or work? If you’re 16-18 and are not ready or able to access an Apprenticeship, further education or a job, you may be interested in Entry to Employment (E2E). E2E is a learning programme which through training and support aims to help you build up skills and confidence and progress to an apprenticeship, further education or a job. Following a period of initial assessment, a personal plan is developed for you to follow, with targets to help you to progress. On E2E you are able to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) – which is currently means-tested. In addition, your expenses will be met in full. You’ll also get bonuses for starting E2E and for positive outcomes such as completing your training plan, progressing with your learning or gaining a qualification Two Collective partners NEETA and Rathbone have successfully supported hundreds of young people to progress to an Apprenticeship, further education or a job. Your next step If you would like to find out more about E2E please contact NEETA on 0191 490 0092 or Ratbbone on 0191 495 4830 Links www.neeta-ltd.co.uk www.rathboneuk.org www.connexions-tw.co.uk ]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/young_people_2.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/young_people_2.html Young People Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:39:15 +0000 How we can help you the collective can offer work-based training and qualifications to employees aged 16 to 60, in whatever size company. Whatever your job, you can make it better by getting:

• Planned training in the skills your job needs
• NVQs, Key Skills and other qualifications recognised by everyone everywhere
• Better promotion prospects

You can get an NVQ or other suitable qualification for most jobs. the Collective can offer you and your employer support with training in:

	Accountancy		Business administration
	Construction		Customer Service
	Electrical Installation		Engineering
	Hair & beauty		Information Technology
	Retail		Sport and Recreation
	Motor Vehicle Repair/Servicing		Warehousing

If you're under 25 training is available through an Apprenticeship or an Advanced Apprenticeship. If you're over 25 funding may be available to your employer through Train To Gain, sometimes training is free. the ollective can carryout a confidential assessment of your interests and abilities to help you plan your training and your future career. Use our expertise to help you decide what's right for you and your company. Your next step Contact the Collective and see how we can help you Telephone us on 482 0555 or e-mail us at info@gatesheadcollective.co.uk]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/employees.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/employees.html Employees Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:37:42 +0000 The Offer Our aim is to link with employers to understand training needs, to provide relevant training and develop a talented workforce for Tyne & Wear and its businesses. Whether you want to train and develop existing staff or take on new people to strengthen your workforce, the collective can help. We will work with you to analyse your individual training needs and to design flexible solutions to meet those needs. Having the right people can make or break a business. How successful and profitable you are depends on the people that work in your business. The Training Developing your existing staff can help to motivate them and help with retention. One of the advantages of the collective is the wide range of programmes we can offer, everything from accountancy to administration, construction to customer care, hairdressing to hospitality and management to motor vehicle repair/service. The training is delivered both on and off the job by qualified trainers, using the latest computer based training techniques, and is customised to your needs. We offer Apprenticeships, National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), bespoke short courses and adult training, all delivered to national standards. Our training for young people is delivered via our specialist vocational training teams. Web Links Apprenticeships NVQs Train To Gain Recruitment We can help you find high calibre, well motivated Apprentices to join your business Our service includes:

• Advice on staffing needs
• Screening potential applicants
• Assisting with interviews
• Arranging work trials to assess potential applicants
• searching for staff to meet your individual needs
• Help you to introduce apprenticeship programmes into your company

the collective can help you find the right people and develop them in the right way. the collective can assist you in accessing a wide range of funding. With funding available through Apprenticeships, Train to Gain and Business Link, we can usually source a solution which meets your needs. the collective will help you develop a team of employees with the skills and qualifications that you need to be successful. Our training solutions are simple effective and developed in collaboration with employers. the collective in is a single point for all your workforce development needs. - a ‘one-stop’ solution. Some employers currently working with the Collective include Newcastle Football Club, Express Engineering, British Gas, Springfield Motors, Benfield Motors, Sherlocks Hairdressing, Harkers Transport, Gateshead Council and Gateshead Housing Group. Your next step Contact the collective and see how we can help you Telephone us on 482 0555 or e-mail us at info@gatesheadcollective.co.uk]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/employers.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/employers.html Employers Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:28:36 +0000 What are they? The Young Apprenticeship Programme is a new type of course which lets able and well-motivated pupils gain experience of real work. In Gateshead, pupils can learn what it's like to work in: • Business administration • Engineering • The motor industry Pupils can benefit from contact with people in different learning environments and from having to organise your time while getting to grips with life in the workplace.]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/young_apprenticeships_parental.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/young_apprenticeships_parental.html Apprenticeships Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:32:13 +0000 The Young Apprenticeship Programme is a new two year programme supported by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). It is aimed at able and motivated 14-16-year-old pupils who would like the chance to experience working life in industry in a supported way. The programme is aimed at those pupils who are expected to achieve GCSE grades A* to C. http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/the_collective_young_apprentic.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/the_collective_young_apprentic.html Apprenticeships Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:25:37 +0000 Please visit the Gateshead College website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/gateshead_college.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/gateshead_college.html Gateshead College Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:35:04 +0000 Please visit the Access Training website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/access_training_limited.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/access_training_limited.html Access Training Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:28:00 +0000 Please visit the TDR website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/tdr.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/tdr.html tdr Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:44:27 +0000 Please visit the NEETA website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/neeta.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/neeta.html Neeta Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:41:31 +0000 Please visit the ITEC North East website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/itec_north_east.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/itec_north_east.html itec Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:39:32 +0000 Please visit the General Physics website]]> http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/general_physics.html http://www.gatesheadcollective.co.uk/2007/09/general_physics.html General Physics Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:37:11 +0000