Ambassadors - North East
Hello everyone,
I hope you have all started the New Year off well and haven't suffered physically or in business because of the snow! It looks so lovely doesn't it, but can cause so much havoc!
February marks the beginning of a busy couple of months of information sessions across the region. As you know the information sessions are designed for potential entrants to attend so that they can be clear about how the entry process works, what they should do to make sure their entry is as good as it can be, and they will also hear from previous winners about their experiences and benefits of becoming a National Training Award winner. My thanks go to all of our speakers and hosts in anticipation of 5 successful and informative events.
Our main objective from now until 23rd April, is to encourage as many people as possible to enter the awards, by attending one of our information sessions or by accessing the website directly. Another plea goes out to all of you to do your best to let people know that the sessions exist and to encourage them to attend. If you could direct them either to me or the NTA website www.nationaltrainingawards.com and we will make sure they can secure a place at one of the events.
NTA UK Award Winner, Partnership; Chesapeake Branded Packaging.
Training Gives a Lift to Manufacturing Morale.
Morale has improved significantly at Newcastle manufacturer Chesapeake Branded Packaging following a training programme aimed at improving performance across the company. In less than two years the site, threatened with closure as recently as 2007, has become a beacon of best practice for the Chesapeake group worldwide as a result of the programme, developed with partner Gateshead College.
John Short, Managing Director at the private sector employer, says: " After working with employees to find a solution to save the plant, it was vital that we found a way to lift morale and confidence in the business and supported by Gateshead College we have delivered a plan that has bro
