Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg MP will be visiting City College Norwich’s National Skills Academy for Financial Services on Thursday to find out more about a new redundancy support scheme being offered by the College.
The National Skills Academy based at St Andrews House in the City will be opening its doors to workers recently made redundant or to those at risk of becoming so. The College will be offering individuals advice, guidance and information about a range of specially developed short courses, in areas such as computer skills, as well as offering practical support such as help with CV writing. The college is offering support across the range of business sectors not just in the area of financial services.
Dick Palmer, Principal of City College Norwich, said: “I am delighted to be able to welcome Nick Clegg to our world class National Skills Academy.
“In the current economic climate, the public require sound, professional advice on retraining and the career options are available to them. It is my belief that City College Norwich really is well placed to offer such advice due to our unique position of having excellent relationships with businesses and employers whilst at the same time have an in-depth knowledge of training.”
Ahead of his visit, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg said: “I’m looking forward to seeing the innovative work being undertaken by City College Norwich in helping people who have been made redundant.
“I’m coming to Norwich to speak to staff at the college about how they will use their expertise to support people who have lost their jobs.
“Inventive new schemes that allow people to retrain and re-skill are essential in helping Norwich through the recession.”
If you are facing the threat of redundancy, or if you are an employer who is contemplating making redundancies amongst your staff, and would like more information about how City College Norwich can help then please contact us on 01603 773773 or visit our website www.ccn.ac.uk
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Media Contact
Jemma Thake, Communications Officer, City College Norwich
01603 773074 / jemma.thake@ccn.ac.uk
Media Invitation and Photo Opportunity
When: Thursday 15 January, 1:30pm
Where: St Andrews House, NR3 1AU
RSPV: Jemma Thake: 01603 773074 or jemma.thake@ccn.ac.uk
Notes for Editors:
City College Norwich’s National Skills Academy in Financial Services plays an important role in delivering world class skills to the industry both regionally and nationally. We offer up to 100 courses for teenagers and mature students, helping people gain the qualifications they need to pursue their careers in finance.
• The Academy was opened in November 2007 by Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP
• The facility has hosted over 50 external conferences including meetings from key sponsors Aviva and Virgin Money.
• Well over 1000 students studying FE, HE and part-time courses have benefited from the Academy.
• Over 250 employed students have enrolled on courses at the Academy.
• The Founding Sponsors of The National Skills Academy in Financial Services are Norwich Union, Moneyfacts, Marsh, Virgin Money, Norwich & Peterborough Building Society, Ipswich Building Society, Targetfollow, Stadia Trustees and Alan Boswell Insurance Group.
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