DROP IN TO UXBRIDGE COLLEGE TO FIND WORK LIFE BALANCE
Uxbridge College is urging skilled professionals to attend a drop in recruitment event on the 7th July, to find out more about how their knowledge could be used to further their careers and boost their incomes.
18 June 2010
LEWISHAM COLLEGE HOSTS BLOODHOUND
Lewisham College spent a morning in the fast lane this week, when Richard Noble OBE and the team from The BLOODHOUND Project dropped in to spend time with staff and students on campus.
07 April 2010
Local College invites Healthcare Professionals to ‘drop in’ and use their skills
Healthcare Professionals are being urged to attend an informal drop in event on 20 April to find out more about how their skills could open doors leading to a new career, additional qualifications, and a boost in income.
01 April 2010
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE INVITES HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO ‘DROP IN’AND USE
Healthcare Professionals are being urged to attend an informal drop in event on 20 April to find out more about how their skills could open doors leading to a new career, additional qualifications, and a boost in income.
04 February 2010
DEMAND FOR INSULATORS HEATS UP
A combination of freezing temperatures and a growing awareness of the benefits of fitting proper insulation have led to an increase in demand for professional installers. Therefore anyone experienced in fitting loft or cavity wall insulation could be earning thousands of pounds more, by working as an assessor, part time on behalf of a Further Education college and passing their skills onto the next generation.
10 December 2009
PROTOCOL NATIONAL BACKS WORLD LAND SPEED RECORD BID
Protocol National, the UK’s largest provider of staff education services to the Further Education sector, has announced a three-year ‘Stripe Sponsorship’ deal with The BLOODHOUND Project, to introduce and promote this iconic Engineering Adventure to the FE sector.
01 December 2009
CALL CENTRE WORKERS IN DEMAND
As firms champion their customer service credentials more and more companies are seeing the benefits of helping their staff gain qualifications in Call handling and related subjects. And as a result, Further Education colleges across the country have seen a significant increase in the number of individuals signing up to courses.
30 November 2009
PROTOCOL NATIONAL SHOWCASES NEW INTERIM DIVISION
Protocol National, the largest single provider of staff education services to the Further Education sector in the UK, showcased its enhanced College Leadership Division at this year’s AoC, following the launch of the new Gold Standard Interim Services.
20 November 2009
COLLEGES SIGN UP TO RECORD-BREAKING PROJECT
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics were top of the agenda at this year’s AoC Conference, as a great British Engineering Adventure captured the imagination of those attending.
01 October 2009
NEW PATHS OPEN FOR COUNTRYSIDE WORKERS IN WILTSHIRE
Local people with knowledge of the countryside and country pursuits are being sought by Wiltshire College to help prevent traditional countryside skills and knowledge dying out.
30 September 2009
NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD FOR THE FUTURE
Those that have general building skills or experience in maintenance and caretaking are being given the opportunity to earn extra money and boost the knowledge of the next generation of caretakers and maintenance workers.
10 September 2009
OPPORTUNITIES FLOOD IN FOR WATER ENGINEERS
The growing popularity of a qualification to enhance skills in the utility industry means experienced water engineers are in high demand throughout the country. Following an increase in the number of applications to study NVQs in Water Engineering, experienced professionals are urgently needed to work part time on behalf of Further Education Colleges, assessing candidates as they work towards their qualifications.
08 September 2009
OPENING DOORS FOR QUALIFIED CLEANERS (Cleaning & Hygiene Today)
The demand for skilled individuals such as builders and plumbers has been widely reported, but if you thought it was just those working in the construction industry that were sought after, then think again.
01 September 2009
FLEXIBLE WORKING THAT FITS ROUND THE SCHOOL RUN
The children are back at school and many parents across Buckinghamshire are once again finding themselves facing the challenge of juggling the school run with work and other commitments.
19 August 2009
NHC AND PROTOCOL NATIONAL UNITE TO BACK A VERY SPECIAL FOOTBALL TEAM
The Great Britain Deaf Football Team will be taking part in this year’s ”Deaflympics“ in Taipei, Taiwan, from 5th to 15th September 2009 with the support of sponsorship provided by North Hertfordshire College and Protocol National, the largest single provider of staff education services to the Further Education sector in the UK
10 August 2009
DIY-ERS CREATE DEMAND
The stagnant property market has created an unexpected demand at Further Education colleges across the country, as courses in practical DIY tasks such as plastering prove to be more popular than ever.
29 July 2009
INCREASING DEMAND LEADS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Liverpool Community College is urging those affected by the current economic climate to consider putting their skills to use in the classroom rather than on site, as a surge in applications for the new academic year has led to increasing demand for those experienced in building services to pass their knowledge on to students.
29 July 2009
DEMAND RISES AS YOUNG PEOPLE TURN TO EDUCATION
A local Further Education college has seen such a surge of applications for the new academic year that it is appealing for skilled individuals who could pass onto their knowledge to students to get in touch.
29 July 2009
PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM IS JUST THE JOB AT TYNE MET COLLEGE
A local Further Education college is appealing for community minded people who are passionate and enthusiastic about helping others to consider working with job seekers over the summer, as demand for employability skills courses soars.
15 July 2009
PASS ON YOUR SKILLS AND EARN AS DEMAND FOR COURSES PROVIDES NEW LOCAL OPPORTU...
A drop in event is being held at the Wiltshire College site in Trowbridge to give skilled individuals the chance to find out more about new flexible working opportunities.
15 June 2009
OPENING DOORS FOR QUALIFIED TAXI DRIVERS
As more local licensing authorities consider enforcing mandatory qualifications for taxi drivers, Further Education colleges across the country have seen a significant increase in the number of firms and individuals signing up to courses.
15 June 2009
SHORT TERM JOBS WITH LONG TERM OPPORTUNITIES
For students and graduates, finding a job is never easy – let alone one that combines flexibility with long term prospects. But that is exactly what Nottingham firm Protocol National offers each summer, as the company gets ready for its busiest time of year. From July to October, Protocol National, which provides staff education services to the Further Education sector, takes on a number of extra people to deal with a significant increase in calls from colleges and lecturers preparing for the start of the new academic year.
08 May 2009
GET BACK TO WORK AND HELP OTHERS DO THE SAME
Employability Training classes at Tyne Met College have been proving so popular that more people are urgently needed to teach the courses and help get job seekers back on their feet.
30 April 2009
OPENING DOORS FOR QUALIFIED LAUNDRY WORKERS
A Government-funded qualification to increase skills in the laundry industry means experienced laundry staff are in demand across the country.
30 April 2009
OPENING DOORS FOR QUALIFIED DRIVERS
Qualified drivers are in demand – and not just on the roads. Experienced HGV drivers are needed to work on behalf of Further Education colleges across the country to assess the skills of others, and Protocol National, which holds the UK’s largest database of assessors, is urging those with the right experience to get in touch.
24 April 2009
FREE ASSESSOR TRAINING AT WEST THAMES COLLEGE FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS
Opportunities for skilled professionals to boost their income and use their skills differently as an NVQ assessor are available at West Thames College. As demand for workers to gain NVQs in certain business sectors soars, the resulting demand for part-time NVQ assessors has never been greater.
17 April 2009
USE YOUR SKILLS AND TAKE A NEW DIRECTION AT AYLESBURY COLLEGE
As redundancy numbers climb and job vacancies fall, Aylesbury College is offering skilled professionals a much sought after opportunity to find work and put their knowledge to use in a new environment. A drop-in session on the 29th April will explain the opportunities and benefits of working part time in Further Education as a lecturer or NVQ Assessor and allow people to find out firsthand about on the job training, development and qualifications on offer.
30 March 2009
SCIENCE SKILLS IN DEMAND AT NEW COLLEGE STAMFORD
As National Science and Engineering Week, the British Science Association’s annual celebration of Science, Engineering and Technology gets underway, New College in Stamford is calling for more professionals to think about using their skills to inspire the scientists of the future.
25 March 2009
SOUTHGATE COLLEGE OFFERS MORE FLEXIBLE OPPORTUNITIES
As new laws extending the right to request flexible working are introduced, a local college is giving skilled individuals the opportunity to find out more about how a career in teaching could be the key to a more flexible working life.
25 March 2009
FLEXIBLE WORKING IN FURTHER EDUCATION
While 6 April sees new laws extending the right to request flexible working introduced, many working in Further Education already enjoy these benefits.
26 February 2009
Motor Vehicle Workers Urged to Make Use of Existing Skills
Protocol National is urging those affected by the current economic climate to consider putting their skills to use in the classroom rather than the workshop.
20 February 2009
NEW APPOINTMENT BOOSTS SERVICE OFFERING
Protocol National, the country’s leading provider of educational staff to the Further Education sector, has strengthened its recruitment team with the appointment of Mark Locking as Head of Recruitment Services.
12 February 2009
NEW DOORS OPEN AT ACCRINGTON & ROSSENDALE COLLEGE
Accrington & Rossendale College is offering skilled professionals a step towards a new career in Further Education with the chance to retrain for free. A drop-in event is being held at the college on Thursday 26 February to encourage those affected by the credit crunch or seeking a new career to consider working as a trainer/lecturer/assessor. Course leaders will be on hand to explain what is involved and how easy it can be to get started – as well as the benefits it can bring.
12 February 2009
GREEN FINGERS NEEDED TO HELP STUDENTS GROW
Green fingered gardeners are just one of the more unusual experts being sought by North Warwickshire & Hinckley College, as it deals with increasing demand for a whole range of courses.
11 February 2009
Principal’s win in prize draw to benefit students
Warwickshire College student association funds were boosted when the college principal’s entry in a draw won first prize in a draw organised by Protocol National
09 February 2009
OLYMPIC PROJECTS FUEL DEMAND AT LONDON COLLEGES
Increased demand for construction-related courses at London Colleges is being attributed to the London 2012 Olympics, as students strive to be involved in the landmark project.
04 February 2009
SUPPORTING ROLES REQUIRE A BOOST
Colleges across the UK are appealing for individuals to spare a few hours of their time to help students with special needs fulfil their potential and get the best marks possible in their studies.
12 January 2009
BOOST YOUR INCOME AT EPPING FOREST COLLEGE
As the credit crunch bites and New Year prospects look increasingly uncertain, Epping Forest College is giving skilled individuals a chance to find out how they can subsidise their current income.
08 January 2009
COLLEGES OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES
As the credit crunch bites and New Year prospects look increasingly uncertain, Further Education colleges are providing people with alternative ways to subsidise their income.
21 October 2008
Yorkshire Tradespeople could be missing out
Skilled individuals in the Leeds and Yorkshire area could be missing out on thousands of pounds of additional earnings, according to Protocol National, the UK’s largest provider of education services to the Further Education sector.
21 April 2008
TV Shows Boost Demand at Kendal College
As The Apprentice hits our screens once more, staff at Kendal College are linking the popularity of this and other similar programmes to a huge rise in demand for courses such as Business Management and Accountancy.
15 March 2008
Building for the Future at Cambridge Regional College
As the Government prepares to encourage professional scientists, mathematicians and IT specialists back to the classroom with its Transition to Teaching programme, Cambridge Regional College is appealing for experts in more vocational subjects to step forward and pass on their knowledge to future generations.
30 December 2007
Help Make 2008 the Year for Skills
As Skills Secretary, John Denham MP, urges people to make 2008 The Year of Training, why not get involved in teaching something you really enjoy and help others to learn a new skill?