SKILLS TRAINING IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE

UK companies at the forefront of science and technology have been given an insight into how investment in training can boost profits and help them to take on the world. Delegates at the Annual Science and Innovation Conference, held at the QEII Conference Centre London on November 19th, had the opportunity to join a skills revolution with the help of the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (the Skills Academy). At the prestigious event organised by Govnet - the principal UK organiser of public sector conferences and events - the Skills Academy held an interactive discussion seminar entitled Fostering a Skills Revolution, where delegates learnt how to maximise their return on investment when it comes to training. Members of the Skills Academy team were also on hand at their exhibition stand to offer further advice. The conference featured a number of key speakers including Emma Mulligan, Senior Adviser at the Skills Academy. Emma was joined by Clive Reynolds from the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and together they demonstrated how their revolutionary Learning Engine ensures training meets business needs. Explained Emma: “We were really pleased to be involved in the event and it gave the Skills Academy the opportunity to talk to leading innovators about the Learning Engine, developed in partnership with WMG. The Learning Engine ensures businesses receive maximum return on their investment in training by integrating the five critical phases of the learning cycle: analysis, preparation, delivery, follow-through and evaluation. “Manufacturing companies need to see training as an investment and not as a cost in order to successfully implement strategic plans in the new market conditions. By investing in training, companies are going to be even more competitive coming out of the recession.” In addition to learning how investing in science and technology will improve the future economy, the Govnet conference provided extensive networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the science and technology industry. To find out more information about the event and details on the Skills Academy’s Fostering a Skills Revolution seminar, visit http://www.govnet.co.uk/science/seminar_c.php. - E N D S –

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