1. Peter Hordley Director of Client Services J & S Seddon Ltd.

2. Training & Development b 1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration b Teamwork b For everyone b It works

3. Training & Development b Traditional – inward looking good for business b Modern – outward looking good for society b Gains all round individuals, organisations & communities

4. Training & Development b Examples of activity Enterprise mentoring Supply chain initiatives Virtual projects for schools, colleges Side by side projects Targeted Groups

5. Training & Development b Outcomes Better people Low staff churn rate At worst - cost neutral Empowered people Stronger communities Structured success

6. Mike Philo Human Resources Manager J & S Seddon Ltd.

7. Training & Development b History - Growth b Why? b How? b When? b Where? b Investment b Questions?

8. History & Growth 2001 b 1 Training Co-Ordinator b 560 Directly Employed b 32 Apprentices b 58 NVQs b 23 CSCS Card holders b 800 Sub Contractors 2008 b 8 - H.R. & Training Team b 1103 Directly Employed b 133 Apprentices b 172 NVQs b 482 CSCS Card holders b 2200 Sub Contractors

9. Why? b Traditional family commitment. b ‘UpSkill’ our workforce. b IIP. IIE. b Sustainability & Progression b CSCS - ‘Qualified Workforce’ b Leitch Report b Skills Pledge

10. How? b Seddon Commitment & Investment b Construction Skills - Grant b Government Funding Initiatives b Partnerships »LSC »Job Centre »Employers Forums »Community Forums »Training Providers

11. When? b All the TIME! b 30+ New Apprentices every year b Progression b Professional Development b Annual Training Reviews b 3000+ Training Days

12. Where? b On the Job b Centre of Excellence b Local Colleges b Local Schools b Training Providers b Local Communities b Universities

13. Investment! b 133 Apprentices b 25 Professional b 46 CITB - SMSTS b 323 NVQs - OSAT b Other Training b H & S Tests b CSCS Cards b Administration b Total Annual Investment £2,261,000 £150,000 £60,030 £100,000 £206,854 £9,000 £3,000 £110,000 £2,899,884

14. Questions