Minerva News & Events
- Scottish Training Federation Award Winners
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Congratulations to everyone at Minerva People on becoming Scottish Training Federation Award Winners. Minerva managed to scoop two awards at the Scottish Training Federation (STF) Awards Ceremony that were held last night as part of the annual STF Conference and Dinner.
The two awards that Minerva won are:
Success in Partnership
STF Provider of the Year - Commonwealth Games skills legacy
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In support of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and to assist the Scottish economy to maximise the skills legacy from the Commonwealth Games and other major cultural and sporting events, there are a limited number of Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) payments available to employers who wish to recruit a Modern Apprentice.
- Changes to ILA Scotland Funding
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Following an announcement by the Scottish Government on 15th May 2012 we can now inform you of the changes to learner eligibility for ILA Scotland funding – these changes come into effect on 1 July 2012.
Please read the full article for all the details. - Skills Workshops - ILA Funding Approved
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Minerva has launched a number of one and two day training courses, all of which have been approved for funding from ILA Scotland.
Whether you work in a customer facing role, aspire to do so, manage a team, or would like to learn some skills on how to succeed at interviews, there is something to suit every business need. Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and Emergency 1st Aid at Work also top the sought after workshops.View full article on Skills Workshops - ILA Funding Approved
- Information Days - Pitman Training
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Are you one of the many people who are considering what they hope to achieve in the coming months, how they are going to develop their career and perhaps how are they going to find or change jobs.
To help you, Pitman Training is holiding an open day on Tuesday 31 January from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm and an open evening on Thursday 2 February from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
We will be on hand to give advice and guidance and you can try some of the training and ask as many questions as you want. - Cash Boost Available to Employers for Apprenticeships
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Employers should be aware that there is a possible cash incentive available for employing a Modern Apprentice. For more information on the Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) phone Skills Development Scotland’s Employer Helpline 0800 783 6000 or go to www.sds.co.uk/eri or contact us here at Minerva.
What is ERI?
The Scottish Government's Employer Recruitment Incentive (ERI) is designed to encourage businesses to recruit eligible individuals by offering a cash incentive of up to £2000. - 1st in Scotland
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Congratulations to all the team at Minerva People. We are the first company in Scotland to become a WorldHost Recognised Business.
This is recognition from WorldHost and People 1st, for our excellent customer service. All of our staff have undertaken the one day WorldHost Principles of Customer Service training programme and completed it successfully. - Scottish Launch
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Managing Director, Tricia Hunter and WorldHost Licensed Trainer, Joanna Woodford of Minerva attended the Scottish Launch of the WorldHost Customer Service Training Programme. The programme was launched by Scotland's new Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, Fergus Ewing MSP.
Minerva People were the first in Scotland to deliver the WorldHost Principles of Customer Service Programme, prior to the official launch. - WorldHost Training in Scotland
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New national standard for Customer Service Training is launched to help tackle poor customer service levels within the Scottish Hospitality & Tourism Sector.
- Dumfries Silver Surfers Event at Minerva - Friday 20th May 2011
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A fun taster for people who would like to start learning computer basics. Find out what computers and the internet can do, go online with the help of our team and ask any questions you may have.
This will be a fun, friendly event to provide information on how to get the most out of your computer.
9.30 am until 4.30 pm.
FREE OF CHARGE
To find out more please telephone Anna on 01387 256644
