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EMPLOYERS PERSPECTIVE
GEOFF PICKARD
Company Statistics
• International company with global representation.
• UK fleet size – 60,000 cars 6,000 vans . • The Uk’s Biggest rental company. • 200 locations in the Uk . • Employing 4,000 staff .
• EMPLOYABILITY , Finding employees who will be able to the job with a minimum of additional training.
• EMPLOYABILITY , Finding employees who posses the essential interpersonal skills.
• EMPLOYABILITY , Finding employees who will stay with the company.
HOW IS THIS ACHIEVED
• Provide input for educational program's
• Influence syllabus • Provide work
placements to support learning
What are the rewards ?
• Gives the industry visibility. • Qualifications that act as filters. • Cost effective.
What are the challenges ?
• Finding and networking with all stakeholders. ( colleges, students, and employers )
• Working with stakeholders.• Finding the resources to support
work placements.
What are the frustrations ?
• Working with colleges to achieve common goals.
• Providing realistic and relevant placements.
• Handling student expectations. • Achieving the balance between the
academic and vocational skills input.
• How we influence the course structure.
• How we influence the course modules.
• How we influence the placement experience.
•How we look to recruit.
Influences when working together !
Training in the work place
• Balanced academic / vocational experience.
• Occupational standards and requirements.
• Mentor student.
So how to get involved ?
• Contact Colleges of Further and Higher Education.
• Identify a key facilitator ( In Education or Sector Skills Council )
• Talk to other companies within same industry sector.
Training to Gain
• The investment that you make now, the challenges , the frustrations and the rewards ,will the be foundation of the organizations future success. It will enhance its ability to compete in the ever increasing competitive market place.
Successes - case studies 1
• Miss E Harwood . “ I studied at New college Durham between 1997-1999 . My placement in the Middlesbrough Branch of National was rewarding ,challenging and relevant to my Studies and the intended career plans . This experience ultimately lead to be appointed on a full time basis . I am currently team leader at the company's Newcastle location”.
Successes - case studies 2
• Miss Gayle Walker .“I studied at New College Durham between 1995-1997, Work placement and a program both educational and vocational input has lead me to progress through branch management, to now work in our head office in Leicester as Center manager. I am responsible for 50 staff and will regularly need to rely upon my skills which were developed through the relationship between New College Durham and National Europcar.
Successes - case studies 3
• National Europcar engage with New College Durham at all levels , from curriculum development ,re- validation, review, placements , guest lecturing and student recruitment.
SUMMARY• Employability • How is it achieved • What are the rewards • What are the challenges/frustrations• Influences in the workplace• Training in the work place • How to get involved • You train you will gain • Case studies
Questions ?