Signmaker gets funding for training

Now we are delighted to bring you news that Andesign of Sutton Coldfield has become the first sign company to take advantage of the ring-fenced Train to Gain fund, which supports training to develop management skills, meet national standards and promote apprenticeships.

After an initial meeting with Cogent Skills Director Bill Erskine, when the company’s key skills needs were identified, they made contact with Walsall College; who registered Andesign for Train to Gain funding and will deliver the necessary training.

Bill Erskine commented, ‘We also introduced company to a skills broker who completed a training needs analysis and helped them identify a suitable management training provider.’

With support from the training fund the company has also introduced a signmaking apprenticeship scheme, reflecting its desire to grow young talent from within. Walsall College is again helping with this programme.

All signmakers in England have access to this funding, if you want more information on Train to Gain and the funding available go to the Cogent web site www.cogent-ssc.com or e-mail the National Skills Academy (NSAPI) traintogain@process.nsacademy.co.uk