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Fancy a free hairstyle?
The hairdressing and barbering section requires clients on Monday and Tuesday mornings mainly for cuts and styles by our adult trainees. It is completely free, call Roisin on 2076 2902 to book an appointment.
NUS Apprentice Extra
BCW Training Ltd is now registered with NUS Apprentice Extra. Learners can apply online for a discount card for a fee of £11 of 12 months.
“NUS Apprentice extra provides discounts in-store and online at your favourite brands to help your hard earned cash go a little further.”
There are hundreds of student discounts available such The Co-operative Food, Amazon.co.uk, McDonald’s, Superdrug, Alton Towers, Odeon Cinemas and more!
Pamper Day Proceeds Presentation
Staff and leaners from BCW Training Ltd present a cheque for £300 to representatives from Cancer Research UK. The money was raised through the coffee morning and pamper day organised to promote breast cancer awareness.
Pamper Day & Coffee Morning
BCW Training Ltd held a coffee morning and pamper day on Tuesday 19th November to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. Students, tutors and members of the public enjoyed tasty treats, got their nails painted, treated themselves to a blow dry and even had spray tans.
The day was a great success and BCW Training Ltd raised over £300 and all proceeds were donated to Cancer Research UK.
BCW Training Ltd – NVQ Level 3 Price Cut
Are you an experienced, skilled worker? Do you want to give yourself the edge in your profession? Have you ever considered going for your NVQ Level 3?
BCW Training Ltd is offering the delivery of NVQ Level 3 at a reduced price for a limited time only. This amazing offer is slashing fees from £1200 to £600.
The qualification will be run privately and classes will be held on a part time basis. Small groups will ensure 1-1 mentoring and guidance throughout the process.
For more information please contact BCW Training Ltd through the website or call us on 028 2076 2902.
Local employer support increases placements
There has been a marked increase in the number of our Training For Success participants gaining placements. The number of participants on placement has increased by 30% over the last few months.
Vocational training is vital to the success of the participants on the programme: teaching them the skills they need to complete their qualification and prepare them for work. BCW Training Ltd would like to give a big thank you to the local employers who have supported the Training For Success Programme and gave these young people a chance.
If you are a local employer in Moyle and are interested in being a placement provider for the Training For Success Programme (16 to 18 year olds) or Steps to Work Programme (18 years +) please visit the Employers section of the website at www.bcwtraining.co.uk or call us on 028 2076 2902.
BCW Training Ltd Achieves Good Training Guide Recognition
We are delighted to announce that BCW Training Ltd has met the required standards and has achieved Good Training Guide recognition.
The Good Training Guide, the independent guide that gives potential trainees, parents and salon owners an informed choice when it comes to choosing a quality training provider is part of the Good Salon Guide, established in 1993. The Good Salon Guide is the only independent nationwide hairdressing guide. It recognises and promotes professional standards and services within the hairdressing industry.
Dawson Penn, Chairman of the Good Training Guide, commented “I am delighted that BCW Training Ltd has succeeded in reaching the standards required to achieve recognition by the Good Training Guide. The Good Training Guide offers potential trainees, parents and salon owners information about the best training establishments in their area, allowing them to make their choice with confidence.”
Madeline Black, Head of School of Hairdressing at BCW Training Ltd added: “The Good Training Guide is real step forward when it comes to choosing training, giving a real choice to prospective trainees or existing hairdressers looking for some refresher training.”
Steps into Employment
The Steps to Work Programme is still proving a success for its participants in the Moyle area. BCW Training Ltd has helped 9 members of the Moyle community back into employment from June to November 2012.
The individuals attended a placement with the potential employers and then successfully gained employment in the following vocational areas: administration, electronic engineering, maintenance, retail and tourism.
We are so pleased for those who have gained employment through the Steps to Work Programme and we wish them all success in the future.
If you are interested in the Steps to Work Programme visit the website for more information at www.bcwtraining.co.uk/steps-to-work/ .
Open Day at BCW Ltd
Are you waiting on your GCSE results?
If your considering training instead of returning to school please get in touch.
We are holding our annual Open Day on Thursday 16th August 2012, come along and see our facilities!
Prizing Giving 2012
BCW Training Ltd held its annual prizing evening in Greenlight Gateway Garden Centre on Tuesday 7th August 2012. The evening was a great success and was attended by the students, careers service representatives, members of the business community and local counsellors. It was an opportunity to showcase the hard-work of our learners whilst providing a good networking platform for BCW Training Ltd and its connections in the wider community.
Guest speakers and business owners: Zoe Campbell and John Quinn spoke about how BCW Training Ltd provided them with the training and confidence to start up their own businesses. Greenlight Gateway provided delicious food and refreshments and a great evening was had by all.