News Archives - 2008

Totton College are breaking new ground by hosting their very own apprenticeship champion. Sarah Rowland is employed by the college and currently on a 10 month secondment to the Association of Learning Providers Hampshire and IOW (ALPHI) Network. Sarah is one of four champions deployed across the network, and their role is to promote the new Apprenticeships and work based learning for the 22 members of this association.

Totton College is pleased to announce it has been awarded a new contract by the Learning and Skills Council to deliver over 200 places on the Government sponsored programme "Train to Gain". This will allow local businesses to access free training for their staff up to NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 (if no Level 2 is held).

We have started working with the Southampton Container Terminal on an IT project. Tammi Dolman and her team have written a bespoke course for "Basic IT Understanding" that can be delivered under the Train to Gain funding.

Business Development has teamed The New Forest Business Partnership with Bill Begley and his Graphics learners to produce a new and improved "Connexions" magazine.

Adrian French, Business Development Manager of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), presents a plaque to Chris Herbert, Head of Business Development, recognising Totton College as an accredited provider of Level 5 management qualifications.

The employment day was designed to broaden the aspirations of students considering leaving the College this summer. A range of employment and training options were on offer with displays, hands on workshops and practical advice.

The Business Development team are currently running drop in sessions for local businesses to visit us and discuss any training requirements.

Totton College's Business Development team held their first open evening at their Waterside Skills Centre on Wednesday evening (29/1/2008).