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North-west finds its vocation
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• The UK's largest vocation& training centre specifically designed for the logistics industry is set to open in May.
A partnership between six further education colleges and the Transport and General Workers Union, the venture is also supported by major employers and key government agencies, including the North West Development Agency and the region's Learning and Skills Council.
Known as the Logistics College North West (LCNW), it will consist of six dedicated departments within as many separate north-west colleges. It aims to create opportunities for new entrants to the sector and those returning to the workplace. It will also provide training and development opportunities to enable unemployed people to pursue a career in the Industry.
The scheme will be seeking both money and expertise from the industry in the form of 500 n Modern Apprenticeship places in the region. It also be encouraging emp loyers to join the Young FIGV Driver Scheme as part of their skill shortage reduction strategies.
Ann McCall, regional education officer for the TGWU. is involved in setting up the venture and believes there will be no problem in attracting new talent to the industry Vie have been inundated with responses from new recruits z people already working in the sector."
• Contact: Consultant Richard Davies DallesRDMS*aol.com