As part of a new government funded project, small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) operating in Berkshire, can now access free training for members of staff over 16 years old to help upskill their workforce*.
The 'Skills for the Workforce' project is being delivered in partnership with East Berks College, Bracknell & Wokingham College, Newbury College, Reading College, TESS Group and West Berkshire Training Consortium.
For more information on how to access the free training, contact the Newbury College Business Team on 01635 845229.
Adult students taking a Learning, Employability and Progression qualification at Newbury College, successfully took part in this year's Reading Ahead challenge. Mike Brook, Head of West Berkshire Library, and Anne Murdoch, Principal and CEO, Newbury College, presented 12 students with completion certificates and prizes were awarded for first, second and third places.
Reading Ahead is a national scheme that takes place every year in libraries, colleges and workplaces. The challenge invites participants to improve their reading skills over a six-week period by reading, reviewing and rating six pieces and recording it in a diary. As well as books, participants can also read leaflets, instructions or magazines. The scheme encourages those who find reading difficult to explore the idea of reading for pleasure.
The winners were Karen Winter (1st place), Rebecca King (2nd place) and Daniel Evans (3rd place). A special achievement award was given to Lewis Darling.
Newbury College runs the Reading Ahead challenge in association with West Berkshire Library. Laura Lennox, Learning Resource Assistant, at Newbury College, said: Daphne Deacon (from West Berks Library) and I were both impressed with the level of dedication shown by the participants and standard of the completed diaries. They were a pleasure to read and we felt that everyone deserved recognition for the improvements made to their reading skills.
Introducing the latest faces of Newbury College who are about to hit your online streaming this spring/summer as part of our brand new campaign.
The new campaign features students and apprentices from across Newbury College to showcase the diverse range of subjects and progression opportunities available for young people.
Marketing Manager, Rachel Woodford, said: "Our students are the best advocates for the College and it was a pleasure working with them on this video. Thank you to all those who took part."
The video will officially launch next month and will be shown across a number of online video streaming services.