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News Release from: Seddon Group
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 February 2008
Seddon Group helping pioneer National
Diploma
Seddon Group support for new, Government-backed 14-19 diplomas that are set to significantly improve training practices.
Leading the national diploma on Construction and the Built Environment, Seddon Group's training manager, Roy Cavanagh has been instrumental in its creation and imminent delivery and will play a vital role in instigating its nationwide acceptance by the industry February's successful meeting, held at the Seddon Group offices in Bolton, was a chance for business leaders to get an industries' perspective on the diploma from Roy, and see first-hand how it will benefit the students, and companies, who embrace it
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 6 Sep 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Roy explains: "We were delighted to be asked to chair this meeting, and it proved to be a great success".
"As committed trainers to the industry, the Seddon Group appreciates the importance of skilled and competent staff and the Construction and the Built Environment diploma is a significant step towards addressing the skills gap this country is experiencing".
""This meeting was a great way to introduce the construction diploma to businesses and colleges in Bolton, and to facilitate employer interaction and engagement.
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It was well attended - testament to the importance stakeholders place on it to breed confident and skilled employees - and attendees left with strong, positive messages about the future of skills training in the UK"".
"Construction and the Built Environment is just one of a number of diplomas set to begin this year, including Engineering and Society and Health and Development".
"Supported by the Government, the diplomas mark the start of an intensive new approach to training in a wide variety of industries".
"It is hoped they will assist the skills shortages and standardise the level of aptitude across those industries".
"And as a leading and highly-respected industry professional, Roy is often asked to get involved with projects that aim to improve training in construction".
"Rod Sellers, Seddon Group chairman, comments: "Our commitment to training for the industry has seen Roy seconded for three days a month to the 14-19 diploma scheme, to ensure it is embraced by businesses that can offer quality and structured training to our younger generations".
""Roy's involvement is testament to his dedication to the industry and the issue of training".
"We are all delighted to be playing such a key role in the scheme and are sure the contribution it will make to the industry will be significant".
For over 50 years Seddon has been investing in training and remains committed to offering the highest level of apprenticeship programme possible.
Roy's role includes promoting the industry as a career of choice, to both men and women, and with over 500 letters received each year from young people wanting the opportunity to start an apprenticeship with Seddon, it is clear Roy has established an unrivalled reputation for the company in this area.
With its annual GBP4million invested into training, Seddon continues to be passionate advocates of training and strives to find and nurture young talent to ensure the industry standards remain high and consistent.
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