Clearview Midlands October 2013 - Issue 143 | Page 80

BUSINESSNEWS

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS WITH A
LITTLE HELP FROM STEVE DAVIS
Six Time World Snooker
Champion Steve Davis helped
Oldham-based AWC Windows
& Home Improvements
celebrate its 35th anniversary
recently, with an open weekend
at the Saddleworth Summer
Show.
The Network VEKA member,
which is a major partner of the
show, brought Steve (Network
VEKA’s Brand Ambassador)
along with them, and he took on

all-comers in a marathon Charity
Pool Challenge. Director Michael
Griffiths explains: “Steve was a
great pull for the show, and his
appearance gave the audience
a chance to play him in a game
of pool, for donations in aid of
Doctor Kershaw’s Hospice.
“This was a fantastic way to
celebrate our 35th anniversary,
and the weekend was a great
success for us, with sales of
£42,000 from leads taken at the

show and many more over the
forthcoming months no doubt.
“We want to say a massive
thanks for Network VEKA for all
their help and input in organising
a very memorable anniversary for
AWC. We used Network VEKA’s
exhibition trailer for the show,
which was a huge advantage for
us, as it allowed us to clearly
and professionally demonstrate
our products and services to the
visitors of the show.”

Network VEKA, 01282 473170,
www.networkveka.co.uk

EMPLOYERS FAIL TO MAKE THE
GRADE IN YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
The CIPD, the professional body for HR
and people development, has revealed how
few employers are stepping up efforts to
reduce youth unemployment. According
to the CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent
Planning Survey 2013, less than a third
(29%) of employers are taking on more
people aged 16-24, despite the upturn in the
jobs market.
Commenting, on the eve of the exams results,
Peter Cheese, Chief Executive at the CIPD,
said: “CIPD research has shown that many
young people fear that they will struggle to

‘Business has a key role
to play in developing
our young people’
find jobs and establish their future careers. Last
week’s employment figures also highlighted
that, while overall unemployment went
down, youth unemployment is on the rise.
There are some great examples of employers
who are seeking to address this trend by
implementing youth engagement strategies,
creating apprenticeship opportunities or

school leaver programmes. These organisations
should be congratulated for their great work.
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