Success, determination, and new directions
The Source Skills Academy has something App-y to celebrate!
Ten of its talented apprentices have been shortlisted in the Sheffield City Region Apprenticeship Awards.
They are finalists across six hotly contested categories. Three are in the running for the coveted Rising Star Award and a city business which The Source has successfully placed seven apprentices with is up for SME Employer of the Year.
Medical and Legal Admin Services (MLAS) provides administration and logistics services for expert witnesses in court cases and has found young apprentices bring a new dimension to its team.
The finals are on September 23 and The Source is sponsoring the night’s Kickstart/Apprenticeship Award.
“On the evening we aim to show businesses and apprentices how we nurture talent and are determined to help the region overcome the challenges of the pandemic,” said Dale Robinson, director of business development.
Since launching in 2003 The Source has got thousands into work via apprenticeships, traineeships, and training, and delivered numerous government-funded programmes to businesses. It has also hosted thousands of events, attracting more than a million visitors.
The Source has recently rebranded and restructured, making it easier for businesses and individuals to access help.
Community and training work has been strengthened with a new Adult Learning and Community Team now running programmes such as Steps Into Work through the Skills Support for Employment contract, Skills Support for the Workforce and Commercial Training including First Aid and Health and Safety.
Sector-based recruitment academies have also been set up to get more people into jobs in hospitality, care, admin, warehousing, sales/marketing and IT.
Longley students to hear it from The Source
Longley College students will be getting careers help and support from The Source when they return to school in September.
A registered charity, the training academy has helped thousands across South Yorkshire’s disadvantaged communities.
It will be one of several leading businesses providing World of Work visits for Longley’s 16-18s via Sheffield Business Together (SBT) and Sheffield Chamber’s educational outreach campaign to raise attainment, aspiration and work readiness through employer encounters and workplace visits.
Research shows four or more encounters with an employer makes young people 86 per cent less likely to become NEETs (Not In Employment Education or Training). Dale Robinson, The Source’s director of business development, said: “I’m a member of the Chamber Council and know how much good work is being done to help the city through the pandemic.
“We want to support this important initiative. Young people’s education and prospects have been hard-hit. We urge other businesses to get involved in World Of Work too.”
Carolynn McConnell, SBT’s education lead said: “The Source is our first training academy to work with Longley students. Its people can offer a huge amount of knowledge on training schemes and apprenticeships.”
Contact SBT at carolynn.mcconnell@bitc.org.uk or sbt@vas.org.uk
