Education and Training Awards 2020

Jun20100 Best ITTraining Provider 2020 - SouthWest England Technology has become such an integral part of so many people’s lives today, that training to use it properly is an absolute necessity for any business or corporate individual looking to remain relevant. Elite Training South West Ltd was founded ten years ago to provide a supportive and flexible learning environment for adult learners across the community. Now, a decade after being established, we learn more about how far this firm has come, and how far it could yet go. Elite Training South West provides free, nationally-accredited English, Maths, and IT qualifications, as well as free Prepare To Work courses which equip learners with the tools they need to find and succeed in a job they love. Since first opening its doors, Elite Training South West has helped more than five thousand leaners from all over Devon to achieve qualifications and training, and it has also successfully completed multiple free community projects such as helping digitally-isolated learners grasp beginner IT skills. Working with local job centres, this education firm has done an amazing job supporting clients’ access and enrolment on Universal Credit, and Youth Commitment projects that give young people the opportunities they need to develop and train key skills for working life. In any role as an educator or trainer, there has to be a core focus on ensuring that the information being taught is of a superior quality; clear and concise information, advice, guidance, and support that is provided in safe environment with inclusive opportunities for everyone. The leadership team at Elite Training South West has put together an exceptional team of tutors and course providers whose expertise in their given subjects ensures the learners are receiving the highest quality service possible. Everyone is passionate about providing every learner with the best opportunities and resources, and Elite Training South West’s ethos is to constantly improve and move forward. For example, the firm recently included a third learning session each day, in order to give learners more flexibility and opportunity for when they can attend the centre. What sets Elite Training South West apart from its competitors is a unique combination of its learner-focused approach, and the passionate team who make up the tutors and course providers. Everyone is wholly committed to providing the learners with the flexibility that allows them to gain their qualifications in a way that fits in with their lives; they choose when they attend or access the course, and how often. Elite Training South West provides a relaxed and compassionate environment where staff encourage learners without pressure. Tutors deliver a bespoke plan for each learner which allows them to learn at a pace that is right for them, and the tutors are always willing to go above and beyond to offer support and guidance. Looking ahead to further advancements in technology and qualifications, Elite Training South West is more committed than ever before to ensuring that everybody can have a brighter future. There are plans to launch a Job Club in the near future, which will run once a week to help unemployed people in the Exeter area access invaluable resources that will assist them in getting back to work and achieving their goals. Services and staff will aim to provide information on a range of careers and employers, sign-posting services, and training providers where clients can gain the appropriate qualifications and listen to talks by potential employers from different sectors and markets. The recent impact of COVID-19 has left many people struggling to find work, and the challenge to help these people find work by retraining or gaining new qualifications will be one that Elite Training South West will undoubtedly relish. The firm will be doing everything in its power to safely help as many people as possible, as soon as it can. Learning spaces will be temporarily adjusted to adhere to social distancing, and everyone will be made to feel both safe and welcome. Education is vitally important, and it never has to end. For many, Elite Training South West is a beacon of hope that they can have the career they truly want. Company: Elite Training South West Contact: Mike Baker Website: www.elitetrainingsouthwest.co.uk