Harrogate College Business Newsletter – September 2022
24 October, 2022 10:25 am
 Harrogate College prides itself on working hand in hand with local businesses and organisations to provide the skills and training they need to ensure that our economy grows and thrives. Our monthly newsletter is a handy way of keeping our partners informed of developments at the college. To receive future Harrogate College Business Newsletters directly to your inbox click here Business Newsletter – September 2022 Dear partners, As we head into the autumn we are more focused than ever on consolidating our ties with local businesses to deliver a truly employer-led curriculum. The Harrogate College Employers’ Network, which allows businesses to have a direct influence on our training and skills offer, is a key part of that strategy. Some 25 organisations came to the network’s launch event last autumn, and we are looking forward to welcoming many more to the 2022 annual meeting in October. One of the new initiatives to have emerged through feedback from the network is our Student Employer Programme. This allows employers to hire students with the skills they need directly from the college, on a flexible, part time basis. Read on for more details of the programme’s Recruitment Fair, in November. Sustainability is another of the college’s core values and we are continually looking at ways to introduce courses and host events to support the green skills agenda. We are therefore delighted to also share, this month, news of an upcoming retrofit awareness evening aimed specifically at property owners. We hope you enjoy the read. Danny Wild Principal Harrogate College —–  Annual meeting of the Harrogate College Employers’ Network The Harrogate College Employers’ Network (HCEN) is inviting businesses across the district to get involved – and reap the benefits. Set up to allow employers to have a direct influence on the courses and training the college provides, the network will hold its annual meeting on Thursday 20 October. Open to prospective as well as existing members, the 10am to noon event will be a chance to hear about the progress HCEN has made over the past year, plus the rewards it offers. Attending businesses will also be able to tell the Principal, Danny Wild, about what they would like to see from Harrogate College, its curriculum and the network going forward. Those attending will also hear about the Student Employer Programme, which allows employers to hire students with the skills they need directly from the college, on a part-time basis that fits around their studies. Read the full story here. —– Retrofit for Landlords Landlords can find out about the benefits of retrofitting at an information evening at Harrogate College this autumn. Retrofit for Landlords, which is being held in partnership with Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition, takes place from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 2 November. Designed to explain how ‘eco-refurbishment’ of properties can improve efficiency, cut energy bills and reduce carbon emissions, the event will feature several presentations. Guest speakers will include Sarah Stark from Harrogate Borough Council, who will be sharing details about a new council grant that can be used by landlords and answering questions about EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) regulations. Places can be booked here. —– .  Harrogate College Recruitment Fair This event, organised through the Student Employer Programme, takes place from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 2 November. It will be a chance for employers to come into college to talk about work opportunities and interview students who have had customer service training. Job offers – on a basis that ensures the students can continue to meet all of their studying requirements – can also be made on the day. |
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