New traineeship programme for 19-24 with Dale Community Trust Date published: 07 May 2021
Aimed at 19-24 year olds, the course delivers formal English and maths qualifications, employability support and an additional industry specific qualification
A new traineeship programme for 12 young adults is being delivered at Rochdale AFC Community Trust through the Dale Works employability programme.
The football club’s official charity launched ‘Dale Works’ in January – an employability programme which, through a range of different offers, is helping to get people into jobs, education or training.
The ‘Dale Works’ courses, funded by the European Social Fund, are ideal for those who are wanting to embark on their first experience of work or for those who are thinking of returning to work, education or further training, but primarily want to develop their vocationally focused skills.
From apprentice to CEO: award-winning Rochdale employer shares success story Date published: 22 April 2021
Tony L. Rollins, Group Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic & Pacific Insurance Group & Rollins Group Companies
An award-winning Rochdale employer has shared his success story of going from a 15-year-old apprentice to CEO of his own firm.
Tony L. Rollins, Group Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic & Pacific Insurance Group & Rollins Group Companies, started at West Pennine Insurance in Littleborough as a 15-year-old apprentice with Rochdale Borough Training.
Twenty-three years later, he returned to buy the same business.
Mr Rollins said: “Vocational workplace learning is hands on and can be challenging at times as it’s a real working environment, but apprentice opportunities are for all ages. I am now proud to welcome other apprentices who want to learn new skills, be mentored by industry experts, get paid and be part of our team.
Skills & Training Workforce Support Fund - Up to £27,000 (per employee) Date published: 27 January 2021
Rochdale Training has secured Government funding to support employers to develop their workforce in 2021
Rochdale Training is reaching out to employers across the Rochdale Borough, Greater Manchester, and the North West to understand what skills and training support they can offer in these difficult times.
The training provider, based on Fishwick Street, Rochdale, has recently secured substantial Government funding to support employers to develop the workforce throughout 2021.
Known as the Skills and Training Workforce Support Fund, this funding will allow Rochdale Training to meet the training needs of employers directly affected by Covid-19.
Local businesses wear their Woollies to Work for Springhill Hospice Date published: 19 December 2020
Salt Separation Services in their winter woollies outfits
Springhill’s Wear Your Woollies to Work campaign was celebrated across the borough on Friday 11 December, as 14 schools and nurseries participated, as well as 15 local businesses and care facilities joining forces to support the local service.
Springhill Hospice encourages residents and businesses to take part in their Wear your Woollies to Work campaign every December, to help Springhill provide vital end of life care for patients in the local community.
So far this year, Wear Your Woollies has raised over £5,000 for the hospice, and the figure is still growing.