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Manufacturing companies throughout the West Midlands are being given the opportunity to boost the skills of their workforce and improve profitability.
Through an exciting new initiative, spearheaded by Skills4Auto, SMEs in all manufacturing and engineering businesses can now offer their employees training in Lean Business Improvement Techniques leading to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) level two and three.
Funding has been made available by the West Midlands Area Learning and Skills Councils in order to ensure that as many companies as possible benefit from the programme. The focus is not only improving the skills of their people but also improving their business performance as a whole.
The programme includes assessment of current activities and competences, implementation of the appropriate training and a further appraisal by a fully qualified assessor prior to qualification.
Bryan McGinity, Managing Director of (Midlands-based) Skills4Auto which promotes skills development in industry said the Midlands had always been recognised as the heart of Britain’s manufacturing and engineering industries, but to be internationally competitive it had to have a workforce trained to the highest global standards.
“This initiative offers a win-win situation all round. By improving skills and obtaining the related qualification, the workforce will become more competent to carry out their specific roles. And also as a result of the specific relevant training employers can increase productivity and hence their profitability.
“There are enormous benefits to everyone. I would strongly urge all SMEs to take advantage of this scheme and the significant changes that Lean Business Improvement techniques can bring to their business.”
Initial enquiries can be made through this website, indicating level of interest and company details.
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