Opportunities
New Business Development Advisor at NPTC Group of Colleges
NPTC Group of Colleges has recently welcomed Karen Harris-Vernon as their latest Business Development Advisor. Based at Newtown college, Karen will be engaging with local Powys and Ceredigion businesses across all sectors, and working to build relationships to help identify employer and workforce development needs, and provide training solutions and business support, including funding opportunities.
This is a positive step as the college seeks further to understand the needs of business and work with course tutors and lecturers, Pathways team and assessors to provide courses and training which are relevant, timely and cost effective.
Karen’s background is in business and training development, area management, sales and customer care. She has worked all over the country and is happy now to be working within a few short miles of her home just south of Newtown.
Karen will be at the next college open evening in Brecon on Wed 26th Sept and in Newtown on Thurs 27th Sept from 1630-1930 so why not pop along to Reception to meet her, have a chat and have a look around the college’s facilities? Karen is also keen to visit you out on site at your business so to find out more or make an appointment, please contact Karen on 0845 4086258 or email karen.harris-vernon@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Profit from the changing face of business - 25th September 2018
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How do you as a business owner take control and ride the wave? You sense that change is afoot. Perhaps your customers sense change as well? You want to understand it, and realise its true potential for your business.
Gain practical takeaways about the simple yet stunning technology available right now that will allow you to work on your business, rather than in it; how to delight customers; and ways to inspire the people in your business to share your vision of outstanding service delivery, and represent you brilliantly.
Further information and booking can be found at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/profit-from-the-changing-face-of-business-tickets-49328799768
Workplace Charging Scheme
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a voucher-based scheme that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charge-points, for eligible businesses, charities and public sector organisations. Please see the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles?utm_source=EC2P2.+OLEV+Charging+Grant&utm_campaign=ac133609d1-EC2P2.+OLEV+Charging+Grant&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_55a3eae5e3-ac133609d1-86840789#workplace-charging-scheme
Events
Mid Wales Business Networking
20th September, Welshpool
4pm - 6pm
For this meeting we will be joined by two successful local businesses who will provide us with their stories. Compact Orbital Gears, suppliers of bespoke high speed aerospace and motorsport gearbox and test rig applications who have been located in Rhayader for over 40 years will be looking at the challenges and benefits of working for an SME, and Charlies Stores, one of the largest independent retailers in Wales, who have been operating for nearly 30 years will look at the changing face of retail and their move into e-commerce.
Further information and booking can be found at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mid-wales-business-networking-tickets-48801785454?aff=eac2
HR Update - Re-scheduled
16th October 2018-Newtown
9.30am - 11.30am
Join us for this HR Update looking at how employee performance impacts your business. We will highlight the impact that employee performance can have on your business, offering practical advice on current employment legislation and best management practice.
Areas to be covered include:
· What does great performance look like?
· The essentials of why people perform
· How to maximise employee performance : top tips
· How to manage underperformance and capability
· An effective disciplinary and capability process
· Exiting poor performance from your business
This is a free event but booking is essential and you can book online here
News and Announcements
Partnership Agreement To Tackle Skills Provision To Support Engineering Sector in Mid Wales
The Non-Executive Boards of MWMG & Myrick are pleased to announce a new partnership agreement to strive for improved support for the sector and tackle Skills Provision to Support Engineering Sector in Mid Wales. For further information please click here
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