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Medal of Excellence for NWTC apprentice

North West Training Council (NWTC) apprentice, Thomas Hawkins, has been awarded a City & Guilds Medal for Excellence for outstanding performance in the engineering sector.

Scientiam apprentices recognised at awards ceremony

Successful apprentices and their employers from across Merseyside have been recognised at an awards ceremony held by learning provider, Scientiam. .

Merseyside Hairdressing Forum: an "outstanding collaborative partnership" according to Ofsted

Ofsted cites Merseyside Hairdressing Forum's peer review work as a contributing factor in a learning provider's recent successful inspection.

tpm prepare for functional skills launch

tpm are preparing for the launch of functional skills in September 2010 by committing to keeping employers and learners informed every step of the way.

Mode learners gain specialist skills for visually impaired clients

On gaining specialist blind awareness training, Mode Training are offering free cuts, colour and styling to visually impaired clients from local charity, Henshaws Society for Blind People. .

Showcase your work-based learning stars

GMLPF are asking providers to select employers and learners to showcase at Radio City/LSC's All Star celebration event at the BT Convention Centre on February 5th.

tpm teams up with Brook to provide sexual health information for learners

tpm have joined forces with Brook to offer learners a schedule of training, information, advice and guidance on sexual health matters

7th Annual Apprenticeships Awards launched

The National Apprenticeship Service has launched this year's Apprenticeships Awards which celebrate the achievements of apprentices across the country..

Positive inspection results for GMLPF's APLP programme

GMLPF's Accelerated Programme Lead Pathways (APLP) programme recently underwent an Ofsted inspection

Ofsted success for Mode Training

Mode Training are celebrating the outcome of their recent Ofsted inspection. Overall, the Liverpool city centre based hairdressing training provider, achieved a Grade 2 (Good) in the inspection which took place in October 2009. .

St Helens Chamber to provide jobs boost

St Helens Chamber will be creating 240 new jobs to combat unemployment after being awarded a contract to deliver the Future Jobs Fund programme for St Helens..

Double award celebrations for Andrew Collinge

Andrew Collinge Hairdressing is celebrating a double victory after winning "Best Salon Group" at the 2009 Hair Magazine Awards, and after Creative Director, Alfie Booth scooped "International Visionary Award" at the Alternative Hair Awards.

NWTC valued staff member retires after 28 years' loyal service

Retiring from the North West Training Council on the 18th December is Patricia Galvin, who has decided to retire after twenty eight years with the company.

NWTC celebrates apprentices' achievements at 42nd annual awards evening

The achievements of engineering and construction apprentices at North West Training Council were celebrated at the training organisation's 42nd awards evening held at the end of October at Aintree Racecourse.

New Runcorn centre for Scientiam

Learning provider, Scientiam, has opened a new centre in Runcorn as part of its plans to grow across the region

Learners with dyslexia on path to career success

Young people across Merseyside who have dyslexia are being given new opportunities to follow their dream careers. .

NLRC open day publicises construction apprenticeships

Young women interested in a career in construction are being encouraged to sign up for a training programme on offer from the North Liverpool Regeneration Company (NLRC).

Herbert graduates celebrate in style at Liverpool Marina

Following on from the success of their graduation awards event last year, Herbert of Liverpool Training again held their annual ceremony at the Liverpool Marina Bar & Restaurant on the famous Liverpool waterfront

TPM keynote speech on success of Invest to Change project

Brian Quinn of TPM gave a keynote speech at a recent LSC conference, outlining his company’s active involvement with the Invest to Change project .

Myerscough College provides apprenticeship training for gardeners of Liverpool's award-winning parks

An example of Myerscough College's successful Apprenticeship service is the partnership they have developed with Glendale Ltd and Liverpool City Council to train gardeners to work on Liverpool's parks.

TPM "train the trainer" success

Eleven teachers from Merseyside colleges and work-based learning providers successfully completed a Train the Trainer course delivered by TPM

Catalyst programme offers staff recruitment services for providers

Lifelong Learning UK is running a programme called Catalyst that offers a recruitment service for providers free of charge.

TPM praised by employers as staff achieve T2G qualifications ahead of schedule

Hair salon Perfect Image has praised Training Plus merseyside (TPM) as two of their staff complete their Train to Gain qualifications at level 3 in hairdressing way ahead of schedule.

HCTS celebrates high childcare achievement rates

Learners on childcare apprenticeships with Huyton-based provider, HCTS are achieving outstanding success

Apprentice achievements celebrated at MECNW awards evening

Paul Hynes, Cammell Laird Apprentice of the Year

Apprentices from the Maritime and Engineering College celebrate their success after receiving achievement awards at the college's annual awards evening

Merseyside Health Care Forum relaunches

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The Merseyside Health Care Forum is about to relaunch after a period of temporary dormancy.

New Equip newsletter

The fourth edition of Equip, the newsletter produced by HarperVenney Ltd, that keeps learning providers abreast of their equality and diversity obligations, is now available

Ellen MacArthur to open Oakmere's state of the art Sail Dive training centre

Ellen MacArthur

Solo long-distance yachtswoman, Ellen MacArthur, is opening a state of the art Sail Dive centre at Oakmere Community College in Liverpool

GMLPF arranges level 4 management course tailored for work-based learning providers

GMLPF has finalised arrangements with Wigan and Leigh College for the roll-out of a Level 4 Leadership and Management course tailored specifically for the work-based learning environment. .

Herbert of Liverpool welcome young visitors from Chernobyl

Last month, Herbert of Liverpool welcomed 37 children from Chernobyl who had been invited to their training salon on a special visit.

GMLPF samples "inspirational" accelerated learning course

June McCoy of GMLPF has recently completed a unique training programme in accelerated learning.

Providers hair shows highlight skills and creativity of local apprentices

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Two leading Liverpool hairdressing providers have recently held their annual shows, profiling the outstanding talent, professionalism and creativity of their apprentices .

New members and GMLPF staffing update

This month, we welcome three new associate members, a new board member and Joanne Rymer, operations manager, announces the new projects she's taking on..

AGM review

GMLPF held its 5th annual general meeting on the 18th June in the conference centre of HCTS's stunning new state-of-the-art green premises.

Hairdressing tutor celebrates 25 years service at Liverpool Community College

Val Douglas

Val Douglas, hairdressing team leader at Liverpool Community College celebrates 25 years' dedicated service at the college

GMLPF present Tourism Award

Tourism awards

GMLPF sponsored the Excellence in Customer Services award at this year's Merseyside Annual Tourism Awards

Juice FM presenters pick up beauty tips at Michael John of Liverpool

GMLPF member, Michael John of Liverpool recently enjoyed an eventful visit from radio presenters at Juice FM.

Autism awareness day for providers hailed a success

An awareness raising day on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) held last week for Merseyside work based learning providers has proved very effective

Providers participate in groundbreaking peer review

A group of Merseyside’s hairdressing learning providers are participating in a groundbreaking exercise in transparency that sees them honestly assessing each other’s capabilities .

St Helens Chamber's landmark development opens for business

St Helens Chamber building

GMLPF member, St Helens Chamber recently celebrated the launch of its £6m, purpose-built premises near St Helens Town Centre .

Double award achievement for Training Plus merseyside

IiP logo

GMLPF member, Training Plus merseyside is re-recognised as an Investor in People organisation and is also awarded the Matrix standard for the quality of its information, advice and guidance

GMLPF raises funds for tsunami victims

GMLPF has raised £200 for its Build a Brick Wall in India appeal and would like to thank all providers who made a contribution .

GMLPF maintain IiP standard

GMLPF has been re-accredited as an Investor In People organisation after a recent inspection by the Centre for Assessment and Recognition .

Encouraging words for GMLPF from Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

Stan Pochron and Joanne Rymer of GMLPF met Prime Minister Gordon Brown during his New Year visit to Merseyside.

Liverpool Community College get cooking demo from Liz

Celebrity Masterchef winner, Liz McClarnon, cooked up a storm at Liverpool Community College on 3rd February as part of the Love Pork Properly Tour of the country which offered people the chance to attend a private cookery demonstration with Liz .

Andrew Collinge Training listed as outstanding provider by Ofsted

Andrew Collinge Training have been included in a list of outstanding providers on the Ofsted website and mentioned in Her Majesty’s Chief Inspectors Annual Report.

MHF's work profiled in industry press

The work of the Merseyside Hairdressing Forum (MHF) has been featured on page 48 of the latest edition of Habia News, a leading publication in the hairdressing training industry.

National accreditation for Training Plus merseyside's flagship equality and diversity course

Training Plus merseyside’s in-house equality and diversity course has been officially recognised as a national qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. .