POWER OF MAKE YOUR MARK
Pictured above ( from left ): NC Group operations manager Darren Tate and business development coordinator Abby Bailey , Harrison Packaging facilities technician Matthew Turnbull and managing director Craig Turnbull .
Award win leads to new contract for NC Group
One of the winners in the 2024 Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark is celebrating a double win after bagging a new contract .
After being crowned Small Business of the Year at the 2024 Make Your Mark awards , held at Hardwick Hall in May , training firm NC Group was contacted by Stockton-based Harrison Packaging .
And the two companies have since developed a training plan to address skills gaps at Harrison , adopting a blend of funded and commercial training programmes .
NC Group utilised a recent audit of the Harrison Packaging site and meetings with key personnel to develop a tailored businesswide workforce development strategy .
One of the initial elements of the plan is to provide leadership development for Harrison employees through the NC Group-approved Leadership Bootcamp to enhance leadership skills and support career development .
In addition , NC Group has onboarded and is working with facilities technician Matthew Turnbull on a Level 3 Engineering Technologies Diploma with plans to progress to an HNC Apprenticeship within the next 12 months .
This training , partially funded through the Engineering Principles Skills Bootcamp , also incorporates safety training .
The collaboration aims to enhance the skills and qualifications of Harrison ’ s employees , reinforcing the company ’ s commitment to continuous improvement , staff development , wellbeing and growth .
Harrison managing director Craig Turnbull said : “ We are delighted to work with NC Group on this initiative to provide our employees with valuable opportunities for growth and development .
“ As an employer of over 100 people across the region , we are committed to people sustainability .
“ Research supports that focusing on people improves well-being , job satisfaction , employee engagement , recruitment and retention , ultimately leading to better business performance .
“ And add to that , it is positive news for the regional economy , two local businesses working together .”
NC Group CEO Lee Childs added : “ We are delighted to have been approached by Harrison Packaging , one of the UK ’ s leading carton packaging manufacturers , to review , develop and implement a tailored training programme .
“ Our efforts are already contributing to positive outcomes for its workforce – helping close skills gaps and elevate capabilities .
“ Winning Small Business of the Year at the Aycliffe Business Park Awards was made even more rewarding by the opportunity to work with Harrison Packaging as a new client . It was certainly a standout awards night for us .”
MAKE YOUR MARK 2025 – KEY INFO
Entry deadline : February 25 , 2025 . Shortlists announced : W / c March 10 , 2025 Awards night : May 8 , 2025 ( Hardwick Hall Hotel )
Details : aycliffebusinesspark . co . uk / awards or scan the QR code .
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