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BusinessNews Developing and recognising talent The Hertfordshire County Golf Partnership was formed in March 2008 when the HCLGA (Hertfordshire County Ladies Golf Association), the HGU (Hertfordshire Golf Union (Men)) and the PGA joined forces with the primary objective of growing the game of golf across the county of Hertfordshire and ensuring that there is a pathway available to any person that wishes to participate in this fantastic game. By Jane Black As a Manager you know how important it is to recognise and value the experience of your staff. Giving them the opportunity to shine and be appreciated for the contribution that they make to your company’s success. Whether they have been with your company for years or are fairly new; acknowledging their expertise and the job that they do can never be underrated. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is in the perfect position to help your company and your engineering and IT staff by giving them the opportunity to benchmark their skills against international competences and gain professional titles, such as Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician and our newest professional title ICT Technician; aimed at ICT practitioners. Be it working as a software or systems tester specialist; network technician, security administrator, database administrator or the more traditional engineering discipline they all deserve to be recognised for their contribution in helping your company to continue to achieve results today and for the future. Attaining professional titles through the IET not only enables individuals to be recognised but it also forms part of a career development pathway and giving them access to technical information and networking opportunities with other likeminded technicians and professionals. The IET is licenced by the Engineering Council to award the professional titles to individuals who have demonstrated that they meet the competences. All our titles are protected by Royal Charter and are listed on the European Directive of protected titles. With your support the IET would like the opportunity for your staff to prove that they are the right people to help your company to continue to grow. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. Many people may not take up the sport because of financial barriers or preconceived ideas about the sport, but getting into the sport now and in the future couldn’t be easier. We can now take golf into environments where it’s never been before. We can bring golf to your workplace, shopping centers, city centers and of course golf clubs. With the development of street golf, inflatable driving nets and putting mats we can bring the game to YOUR OFFICE! If you are looking for an activity to bring into your business, which can be a fun way to develop skills and teamwork then get in touch. We can attend one off events or develop regular courses to learn the game and a small percentage of what you might think. As an introductory offer we will give the first 10 businesses who get in touch a taster session at your workplace and a FREE 4-week course of group coaching for up to 8 people at your local club. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch now. Emma Whitlock County Development Officer Hertfordshire Golf Partnership 07706005964 [email protected] Twitter @golfinherts INSPIRE 37