Sectors
The South London Lifelong Learning Network Construction and Engineering sector encompasses nine further education colleges and three universities who offer a broad range of courses in construction and engineering from entry level to postgraduate qualifications.
Employers and employees working in the Construction and Engineering sectors work in a rapidly changing environment influenced by economic fluctuations, changes in demographics and adjustments in labour market demand that are often the consequence of once in a generation projects like Cross Rail and the London 2012 Olympic developments. One way of staying competitive in this increasingly challenging environment is to access the opportunities provided by higher level study. Research suggests that companies who invest in their workforce are more likely to increase their productivity, retain staff for longer and have a happier and more motivated workforce.
If you are an employer, Reach Higher will give you an opportunity to meet representatives from the colleges and universities across the South London region who offer higher level construction and engineering courses. You will be able to find out what’s on offer, discover more about flexible, part-time and distance learning provision which would allow your staff to combine study and work. You will also find a range of workshops and one to one advice sessions where experts will be pleased to discuss your needs and explore how a better qualified workforce can help improve your business.
If you are an individual working in the sector, you can find out everything you need to know about career progression or any aspect of higher-level study.
To find out more about the South London LLN visit www.southlondonlpe.co.uk
The South London Lifelong Learning Network Sport, Leisure & Tourism sector encompasses thirteen further education colleges and five universities from across the South London region who offer a broad range of courses in sport, leisure and tourism from entry level to postgraduate qualifications.
Employers and employees working in the industries of Sport, Leisure and Tourism will be increasingly aware of the major part they will play in delivering a successful 2012 Olympic Games. Developing a suitably skilled and motivated workforce will bring its challenges and Higher Education can provide some of the answers. Many of the courses now available have been designed by employers and can be delivered around existing work patterns to fit in with the needs of a business. This flexibility suits both employers and employee and can have a marked effect on the productivity and motivation of a workforce.
If you are an employer, Reach Higher will give you an opportunity to meet representatives from the colleges and universities across the South London region who offer higher level sport, leisure and tourism courses. You will be able to find out what’s on offer, discover more about flexible, part-time and distance learning provision which would allow your staff to combine study and work. You will also find a range of workshops and one to one advice sessions where experts will be pleased to discuss your needs and explore how a better qualified workforce can help improve your business.
If you are an individual working in the sector, you can find out everything you need to know about career progression or any aspect of higher-level study.
To find out more about the South London LLN visit www.southlondonlpe.co.uk
Health, Social Care and Biomedical Science
The South London Lifelong Learning Network Health, Social Care & Biomedical Science sector encompasses eleven further education colleges and eight universities from across the South London region who offer a broad range of courses in health, social care, biomedical science and early years from entry level to postgraduate qualifications.
Employers and employees involved in the health, social care and biomedical science sector will be familiar with Lord Darzi’s report Healthcare for London: A Framework for Action (July 2007) and the Skills Agenda. It is imperative to continue improving the skills of the health/care sector and addressing the rapidly changing needs of our ageing and diverse demographics. To meet this objective and improve productivity employers and Higher Education are making learning more relevant and accessible. Ensuring that learning progression opportunities are available and using accreditation of previous experiential learning (APEL) that could lead to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
If you are an employer, Reach Higher will give you an opportunity to meet representatives from the colleges and universities across the South London region who offer higher level health, social care, biomedical science and early years courses. You will be able to find out what’s on offer, discover more about flexible, part-time and distance learning provision which would allow your staff to combine study and work. You will also find a range of workshops and one to one advice sessions where experts will be pleased to discuss your needs and explore how a better qualified workforce can help improve your business.
If you are an individual working in the sector, you can find out everything you need to know about career progression or any aspect of higher-level study.
To find out more about the South London LLN visit www.southlondonlpe.co.uk
