Transcript Mike Philo - Constructing Excellence

Peter Hordley
Director of Client Services
J & S Seddon Ltd.
Training & Development
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1% Inspiration, 99% Perspiration
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Teamwork
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For everyone
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It works
Training & Development
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Traditional – inward looking
good for business
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Modern – outward looking
good for society
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Gains all round
individuals, organisations & communities
Training & Development
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Examples of activity
Enterprise mentoring
Supply chain initiatives
Virtual projects for schools, colleges
Side by side projects
Targeted Groups
Training & Development
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Outcomes
Better people
Low staff churn rate
At worst - cost neutral
Empowered people
Stronger communities
Structured success
Mike Philo
Human Resources Manager
J & S Seddon Ltd.
Training & Development
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History - Growth
Why?
How?
When?
Where?
Investment
Questions?
History & Growth
2001
 1 Training Co-Ordinator
 560 Directly Employed
 32 Apprentices
 58 NVQs
 23 CSCS Card holders
 800 Sub Contractors
2008
 8 - H.R. & Training Team
 1103 Directly Employed
 133 Apprentices
 172 NVQs
 482 CSCS Card holders
 2200 Sub Contractors
Why?
Traditional family commitment.
 ‘UpSkill’ our workforce.
 IIP. IIE.
 Sustainability & Progression
 CSCS - ‘Qualified Workforce’
 Leitch Report
 Skills Pledge
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How?
Seddon Commitment & Investment
 Construction Skills - Grant
 Government Funding Initiatives
 Partnerships
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LSC
Job Centre
Employers Forums
Community Forums
Training Providers
When?
All the TIME!
 30+ New Apprentices every year
 Progression
 Professional Development
 Annual Training Reviews
 3000+ Training Days
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Where?
On the Job
 Centre of Excellence
 Local Colleges
 Local Schools
 Training Providers
 Local Communities
 Universities
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Investment!
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133 Apprentices
25 Professional
46 CITB - SMSTS
323 NVQs - OSAT
Other Training
H & S Tests
CSCS Cards
Administration
Total Annual Investment
£2,261,000
£150,000
£60,030
£100,000
£206,854
£9,000
£3,000
£110,000
£2,899,884
Questions