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Arcana Salon

 

Small Company of the Year 2008Arcana Salon Onwner Debbie Elderton

Arcana salon's excellent apprenticeship scheme - run in conjunction with Milton Keynes College - has won them the Small Company of the Year Award.

Salon owner, Debbie Elderton commented: "I've been working with Milton Keynes College for five years and their excellent tuition works year-on-year ... I can't speak highly enough of Milton Keynes College."

"I'm addicted to learning myself," admits Debbie. "I went to college, university, did a postgraduate course, a business development course and I'm always taking new courses. I don't believe in sitting still and letting things go stale."

Alexa Wilkinson of Milton Keynes College said: "Training is a huge part of the company's culture. Debbie is a fantastic role model and the College is absolutely delighted she has won the award. Her apprenticeship training programme really is a cut above the rest!"

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Highly Commended - Small Employer of the Year

Highly Commended - Small Employer of the Year

After being nominated in the Small Employer of the Year category by Milton Keynes College, SJD Electrical were Highly Commended for Apprenticeship training at the LSC South East Learning Skills Award 2009.

This commendation was in recognition of the dedication and commitment to training by everyone at SJD, especially their Advanced Apprentices.


Praise for the College ...

"We're proud of our strong links with Milton Keynes College. Our future recruitment will be conducted via the College, simply because the standard they deliver is exceptional. It's a huge honour to reach the final; we're thrilled to have done so well, commented Company Director, Ruth Devine."

In September 2008, SJD placed six electricians with Milton Keynes College to complete their Advanced Apprenticeships, including NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and AM2 skills test. 75% of the workforce are now working towards a recognised level 3 qualification.


SJD's perspective ...

"Most electricians only do their three years at college to become technically qualified," explained Ruth "but we wanted to push our electricians forward to achieve all they could and demonstrate competence in the workplace. Some will progress to Higher Education next year."

She added: "It's a big commitment in terms of time and support, but the results are worth it. Our electricians are more motivated, driven and see a future with the company. They have already seen improved loyalty and greater individual responsibility."