South London Business Magazine Issue 2 March/April 2007
Cleaners Clean Up Their Act
Staff from So Clean Cleaning & Support Services Ltd have been expanding their skills by completing online computer courses with Orpington College.
A wide range of staff, from Specialist Cleaning Operatives to the Operations Managers, took part in staff training to boost their computer skills. The staff can now use PC’s at work to improve their skills and at home to communicate with their friends and families.
Simon and Nick Gasson, Directors of So Clean, have seen the benefits of the computer courses at Orpington College for their business and their staff. “We look after our staff and we wanted to show them how much we value them. This training has brought about both business and personal benefits”.
Many employers are now reaping the benefits of Government funded, or Government subsidised, training. There are lots of initiatives out there, all focused on making your business more successful – by improving your most valuable asset – your staff.
At Orpington College we are working closely with companies and organisations to access the best training at the best possible price. So Clean, the company in the example above, decided to use Learndirect to deliver the tuition which we were able to do at a very reasonable rate.
Other clients have been able to take advantage of Train to Gain:
It works by using five simple steps:
- Identify the skills your business needs
- Pinpoint the right training
- Agree a tailored training package
- Find available funding
- Review the progress you are making
Orpington College has a wide range of courses designed to help local businesses realise their full potential, from bespoke management training to staff development.
For more information contact Tracy Armstrong
on 01689 885364 or email tarmstrong@orpington.ac.uk
