INDUSTRY NEWS
Upskilling The Industry
In years gone by there was a reticence towards allocating budget for staff development and ensuring they are trained properly . The argument was always , ‘ What if we train them and then they leave ?’ However , the response to that was always more important , ‘ What if we don ’ t train them and they stay ?’
Thankfully , this response has been the growing sentiment across the glass and glazing sector for a number of years now . With a realisation that something has to be done to plug the ever growing skills gap being seen in our industry .
The GGF and FENSA Training Academies have been running for the past three years now with an ever growing number of companies passing through the doors , and it should be seen as a genuine feel good story that companies within our industry look after their staff so well .
Best In Class
In conjunction with our training partners , Total Support Training , there are a whole host of courses made available to companies across all elements of the supply chain . It could be something as quick as a two hour refresher course , right up to an NVQ . Regardless of your requirements , it ’ s our intention to
T R A I N I N G provide the whole industry with the most comprehensive courses available that will help your business stand out from the competition .
Remote or In Person
We know you ’ re all incredibly busy throughout the week , which is why it ’ s equally important that the training offering can fit around your work / life balance at the same time . After all , a day on a training course also means a day out of the business .
Which is why Total Support Training try to provide you with a range of learning options . As an example , there are NVQs ranging from Level 1 to Level 7 across a variety of subjects that can be done remotely , that means no classrooms and no exams . They are designed to be completed in your own time and can be done at home and in the evening , minimising the impact on your day to day work .
Why You Should Look At Your Training Budget
Here are just a few of the important stats that highlight why staff training is such an important facet of the business to get right ;
• 94 % of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their development
• 40 % of employees with poor training will leave a company within the first year
• Companies who invest in training report 24 % higher profit margins . With a strong training programme , fewer employees leave the business which translates to a cost saving on replacing them .
• 70 % of employees would be somewhat likely to leave their current job to work for an organisation known for investing in employee development and learning .
Training At An Affordable Price
Whilst the courses are available to every company working in our industry , there are special discounted rates available to the FENSA and GGF communities as just one of many benefits available to members .
What our training academies have achieved to date is a fantastic start and we ’ re thrilled to see so many companies striving to improve their workforce . But this is just the beginning and we want to see companies of all sizes who are looking to win more work and improve their skills come through the doors . It would be a sign this is a supportive industry wanting to improve its reputation and provide the next generation of talented workers to work on homes and business across the country .
For more information and to book courses please visit https :// www . fensa . org . uk / fensa-academy or https :// www . ggf . org . uk / welcome-toggf-training-automatic /
20 JUNE 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM