National Training Awards

03/03/2010

Businesses in Yorkshire and Humber are being encouraged to prove they put their people first and enter the 2010 National Training Awards.

The Awards identify and celebrate organisations and individuals that have achieved outstanding business and personal success through investment in training. 

They are unique because entries are received from all sectors, industries and areas across the UK, and in return the entrants are provided with the exceptional opportunity to have their training judged against the best in the UK.

The awards are the premier accolade for training and development in the UK and are run by UK Skills on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

The bar in Yorkshire and Humber has been  set high – in 2009  nine companies landed regional awards and four secured national awards and an invitation to the NTA UK Gala, where Grimsby-based PS Transport beat off nationwide competition to be crowned NTA National Winner of the Year in the Small Employer Category Award.

Ruth Adams, Assistant Director of Skills at Yorkshire Forward, said: “More than a quarter (26%) of award winners have seen bottom line benefits, and winning a National Training Award brings with it a real sense of pride and kudos.

“The external recognition can also help organisations really raise their profile whilst demonstrating their commitment to investing in their staff - positioning them as a forward-thinking company and giving them a competitive edge.  For individuals, a career can be transformed and motivation boosted.”

In advance of the closing date for entries on Friday 23 April, the NTA are hosting seven free sessions in Yorkshire and Humber at which experienced NTA professionals will to take potential entrants through the process of preparing their entry and give o hints and tips as to how to prepare.

Events take place on:

  • Friday 5 February from 12.30pm to 2pm in Leeds
  • Wednesday 17 February from 8.30am to 10am in York
  • Tuesday March 2 from 8.30am to 10am in Sheffield
  • Friday 5 March from 12.30pm to 2pm in Hull
  • Wednesday 10 March from 8.30am to 10am in York 
  • Thursday 8 April from 8.30am to 10am in Leeds

For more information or to book your slot on one of the free advice sessions, go to www.nationaltrainingawards.com

More information

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact Dan Murphy, Press Manager on 0113 3949904 or email Daniel.murphy@yorkshire-forward.com

Yorkshire Forward

  • Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency behind the economic regeneration of Yorkshire and Humber. It aims to make a positive difference by investing in jobs, improving towns and cities, and in supporting businesses throughout the region. 
  • Yorkshire Forward’s investment across the region is maximised by attracting European Regional Development Funding from the Objectives One and Two programmes and the 2007-2013 Regional Competitiveness and Employment Programmes.