We would like to thank the following organisations who have recently pledged to give their support for NTA 2008:
Sponsors
City & Guilds - Premier Sponsor
For 130 years City & Guilds has been promoting and recognising excellence in vocational skills. Encouraging companies to adopt best practice in skills training is essential for the future economic wellbeing of our nation. At City & Guilds we believe that the National Training Awards offer an ideal showcase for the very best training and should be celebrated as a beacon of excellence. As the largest provider of work-related qualifications in the UK, City & Guilds works closely with every sector of commerce and industry. Over 1.8 million people, in around 80 countries worldwide, gained their City & Guilds last year. As part of our commitment to encouraging excellence, City & Guilds is proud to support and sponsor the National Training Awards 2008.
www.cityandguilds.com
CIPD - Providing Education and Training Category Sponsor
We´re the leading professional body in the field of personnel, training and development. With over 130,000 members throughout the UK and Ireland we´re committed to developing and promoting best practice to meet the ever-changing needs of our members and the profession.
www.cipd.co.uk
The North West Development Agency – North West NTA Ceremony Sponsor
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is pleased to sponsor 2008 National Training Awards Northwest event.
The NWDA leads the economic development and regeneration of England´s Northwest and is responsible for:
- Supporting business growth and encouraging investment
- Matching skills provision to employer needs
- Creating the conditions for economic growth
- Connecting the region through effective transport and communication infrastructure
- Promoting the region’s outstanding quality of life
The NWDA is the Lead Regional Development Agency for skills in the UK and has a key role in ensuring that training, education and skills development is meeting the needs of employers and individuals and is keen to recognise achievement from individuals, businesses and centres of learning.
www.nwda.co.uk
Yorkshire & the Humber LSC – Regional Table Sponsor, Yorkshire & the Humber Ceremony
http://www.lsc.gov.uk/regions/YorkshireHumber
Yorkshire Forward - Regional Table Sponsor, Yorkshire & the Humber Ceremony
Yorkshire Forward is committed to encouraging businesses to invest in training their workforce and particularly addressing skills gaps that act as a barrier to individual businesses’ productivity and the economic growth of Yorkshire and the Humber. The NTA awards are a great opportunity to highlight the importance of skills development and to celebrate excellent training.
www.yorkshire-forward.com
Creative & Cultural Skills – Table Sponsor, Gala Ceremony
Creative & Cultural Skills is delighted to be associated with the National Training Awards. As the sector skills council representing UK employers in advertising, craft, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, visual and literary arts we feel passionately about raising skills in these sectors.
http://www.ccskills.org.uk
Pictured:
Bobby Dyer, Tutor and Linda Laird HR and Training Manager
Company:
East Antrim Institute of Further and Higher Education and Ulster Supported Employment Ltd, Belfast
"Gaining this award in partnership with East Antrim Institute has boosted the morale and enthusiasm of the employees at Ulster Supported Employment Ltd. It has been a tremendous motivator which has increased the commitment to training and life long learning. It shows how organisations from the business and education sectors can work together enabling individuals to achieve their potential." (Linda Laird)