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Child Care Apprenticeships vacancies go unfilled.

Since the launch of our Child Care Apprenticeship programme earlier this year, we have received significant interest for local child care employers willing to offer young people a work placement and the opportunity to train as a nursery assistant. Unfortunately, for what ever reason, there has been a lack of interest from young people interested in undertaking a child care apprenticeship and many of these current positions are unfilled.  RWP are urgently seeking applications from young people wishing to start a career in child care and undertake a Child Care Apprenticeship. Currently, RWP have over 25 vacancies in child care with nurseries in Carlisle, Wigton, Penrith and throughout West Cumbria. Young people aged 16 – 19 interested in applying should either contact Louise Benson on 01228 593446 for an informal chat or apply on line through our web site.

Dated - 13/07/09

RWP Launch 'Youth Work' Apprenticeship

RWP Training Limited this week announced the launch of their new Youth Work Apprenticeship programme. Delivered in partnership with Cumbria Youth Support Service, the programme offers young people aged between 16 – 24, the opportunity to participate in an eighteen month nationally recognised work based learning programme which includes day release in our training centre and structured on-the-job training provided by one of the many youth work centres throughout Cumbria.

 

Richard Polyblank, Chief Executive of RWP Training Limited said "we are delighted to be offering the exciting new programme which will initially provide twenty four young people throughout Cumbria with an opportunity to start a career in youth work". Participants will be employed full time and will receive a wage of £95.00 / week. They will be expected to work flexible hours possibly with some evening and weekend work.  Applicants will have to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check prior to commencement of employment / training. RWP intend to recruit 8 young people in North Cumbria, 8 in Eden and South Cumbria and 8 in West Cumbria. The programme will commence in August / September but anyone interested in applying should do so as soon as possible to ensure a place on the programme.

 

Dated - 16/06/09

RWP APPRENTICES WIN PRESTIGIOUS COUNTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Two young learners undertaking their training with Carlisle based training company RWP Training Limited beat off competition from over 3000 learners on Apprenticeship programmes with Colleges and other training companies throughout Cumbria to scoop the trophies for Top Apprentice and Top Advanced Apprentice in the 2009 LSC Excellence in Cumbria Awards which took place at a glitzy awards ceremony held at Rheged last night.

 

Rebecca Alderson, from Carlisle is employed by Cumbria County Council Learning Support Service and works as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Caldew School. Rebecca works with children with learning difficulties providing one to one support and care in their classroom. She started her apprenticeship with RWP Training last September and is working towards a Level 2 NVQ Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Rebecca has overcome many barriers to learning herself. Due to her inability to cope under pressure, she did not achieve as well at school as many of her peers. She approached RWP with the encouragement and support of her School Mentor, Chris Allason and was offered an apprenticeship as a teaching assistant, a career she has always dreamed of but never thought she would achieve. Nina Blenkinship, her Tutor at RWP said "Rebecca has shown tremendous commitment and dedication to her apprenticeship. She has made excellent progress and I am delighted that she has been recognised for the efforts she has put into the programme.

 

Katie Jones, from Wigton, employed at Caldew School started on at Apprenticeship at RWP in September 2007. She achieved this last year and progressed onto an Advanced Apprenticeship with RWP. Katie works as a Teaching Assistant responsible for supporting a group of Polish children who attend the School. In addition to her apprenticeship qualifications, Katie took it upon herself to learn Polish so she could provide help and support to the pupils and interpret every lesson the pupils attend. Andy Abernethy, Headteacher of Caldew School is delighted with the result and has commented both apprentices are worthy winners.

 

Moira Swann, Corporate Director of Children's Services at Cumbria County Council has already sent a letter of congratulations to both winners and is delighted with the result.

 

RWP Training Limited only started delivering the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship in September 2007. They have had an excellent track record of winners in the Excellence in Cumbria Awards since their inception by the LSC in 1999. Richard Polyblank, Chief Executive or RWP Training said, winning both the Apprenticeship Award and the Advanced Apprenticeship is a tremendous achievement and I am delighted we have achieved this accolade in the final year of the LSC.

Dated - 14/06/2009

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Early Years Tutor / NVQ Assessor Required

Due to the high demand for our Child Care and Early Years programme we need a new Early Years Tutor / NVQ Assessor - see the Staff Vacancies page for more details.

If you want to start a new career with a progressive and expanding work-based training provider please look at the Staff Vacancies page to apply for this new post and submit an application.

Dated - 05/01/2009

100 Free NVQ Courses.

We are delighted to announce that we have secured funding from the Learning and Skills Council to support 100 individuals working in schools, child care settings and local businesses to achieve an appropriate NVQ level 2 or 3.

To be eligible, participants must be over the age of 19, living and working in Cumbria or Northumberland, employed either full time, part time or in a voluntary capacity and willing to undertake a minimum of 15 hours off-the-job training. Assessment will be carried out in the workplace.

The following qualifications are included in the offer:

To register your interest and to enable us to confirm your eligibility, please complete our on-line application form and a self declaration form [PDF].

Places are limited and are available on a first come first served basis so ACT NOW.

Dated - 22/09/2008

Apprenticeship Job Vacancies Now Online!

There are now Apprenticeship Job Vacancies online, from employers in the area seeking apprentices.  Many of the jobs close next week, so take a look at the available job vacancies and apply!

Dated - 12/09/2008

Teaching Assistant Testimonials

At RWP Training we understand many schools are busy at this time of year, so we have devised these video testimonials (from an employer and a learner) to give you information about our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship programmes quickly, and efficiently.

We hope that the testimonials to the left give you an idea of how our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships have made a difference in schools this year and that this may encourage you to support us by taking on an Apprentice of your own.

If you have further questions you can fill in the Information Request Form, or you can contact us by phone or e-mail.

Best Regards
Richard Polyblank
Chief Executive

RWP Training Limited
TEL: 01228 593 446
E-mail: info@rwp.co.uk

Dated - 26/06/2008

Apprenticeship Information Video

RWP have created an Apprenticeship Information Video aimed at young people who are not quite sure what an Apprenticeship is and want to learn more about the options available to them in the work based learning (vocational) sector. The video is available online and open to anyone. You can visit the video site at sites.google.com/a/rwp.co.uk/iag.

Dated - 10/06/2008

RWP Learner - Excellence in Cumbria Winner!

Dale Stephenson, a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, won Apprentice of the Year in Cumbria at the Excellence in Cumbria Awards on Friday 8th May. Dale, who assists in the music classes at Netherhall School was one of two RWP learners nominated for the award in Cumbria.

Dated - 12/05/2008

RWP Launch Online Application Form

RWP have launched today the Apprenticeship Online Application Form, this application form is easy to complete and has an innovative video guide to help prospective learners through the application process. Learners can access the Online Application Form at any time, and can also save and retrieve if they need to collate further information before submitting.

Dated - 08/04/2008

RWP expand into Barrow in Furness

RWP Training Limited announced this week that plans are well underway to expand into Barrow in Furness. The company are currently looking for premises in the centre of Barrow in Furness where they will deliver a range of apprenticeship and Train 2 Gain training programmes. The centre will serve the Barrow in Furness area and the towns and villages in South Cumbria. Provision will include Business Administration, Customer Services, IT Support, Hairdressing, Teaching Assistants and a number of new subject areas based on learner and employer demand which will be announced shortly. RWP are currently looking for an experienced Centre Manager, qualified tutors and NVQ Assessors to work from the Barrow office and individuals interested in these positions should contact the Head Office in Carlisle.

Dated - 18/03/2008

Extra Funding for e-learning

RWP Training Limited has won funding from Phase 3 of the Learning and Innovation Grant (LIG) to provide more e-learning resources.

RWP Training split the funding into three projects:

  1. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards, new computers for teaching and now provide the learners with interactive voting in the off-the-job teaching sessions.
  2. A new on-line testing suite to imporve the testing environment for the eletronic tests availabl in all of RWP Training's Apprenticeships.
  3. New e-learning resources on RWP Training's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle) and for voting in the classroom.

Projects 1 and 2 are complete and work continues on providing high quality e-learning materials (project 3). This comes as a continuation of the success in LIG Phase 2 - implementing an e-portfolio.

Dated - 15/02/2008

Want to be an Apprentice? Apply Now!

We need more apprentices at the moment, so if you're interested please download our Application Form

Dated - 13/03/2008

14 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Vacancies Available

Our new Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is off to a flying start: we have various schools wanting 14 apprentice teaching assistants across Cumbria, so we need young people who wish to become Teaching Assistants.

Nine of the vacancies are in West Cumbria and five in North Cumbria and the schools wish to start employment in September in the new school year.

If you want to learn to become a Teaching Assistant and get paid while you do please complete an application form and send it to us.

Dated - 23/05/2007

Time is running out - Microsoft Windows XP Professional Course - 70-270

There is less than one month to register for the next Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) (70-270), which starts on 14 May 2007. If you are interested please act fast before all the places go and before the course starts.

The course costs £600+VAT and you need to buy the accompanying textbook (£35 inc. VAT).For more information about the course please see the course details.

Dated - 03/05/2007

Only 2 Places Left - Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Course - 70-291

There are only two places left on on the Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (70-291), which starts on 14 May 2007.

Seven of the nine places are taken, so there are only two left: if you are interested please act fast before they go and before the course starts.

The course costs £600+VAT and you need to buy the accompanying textbook (£35 inc. VAT).

For more information about the course please see the course details.

Dated - 23/04/2007

RWP Learner Wins Excellence in Cumbria County Finals

RWP Training Limited congratulate Rebecca Murray on winning the Youth Achievement Award at the annual Excellence in Cumbria County Finals held at the Castle Green Hotel on Thursday 29 March 2007. Rebecca lives in Brampton and is 19.

She always wanted to be a hairstylist and joined the RWP Vocational Programme when she was 14 as part of a partnership programme with William Howard School. She attended RWP one day a week whilst still in full time education. She then commenced an Apprenticeship when she left school at 16 and whilst training for her NVQ Level 2, Rebecca became pregnant. During that time her parents home in Carlisle got flooded and she had to move twice in one month. However, she continued with her training until her daughter was born. When her daughter was 3 months old, Rebecca went back to work full-time to finish her Apprenticeship. This meant a lot of hard work and dedication, but she was determined to prove that it could be done. Her employer at Hairport, Brampton is delighted with her progress and the support she has received from RWP.

Rebecca recently completed her Apprenticeship ahead of schedule,passed her driving test and progressed onto an Advanced Apprenticeship. Rebecca believes that she has been able to set up a better life for herself and her daughter. Richard Polyblank, Chief Executive of RWP said, "Rebecca is a great example of someone who has shown that having a positive attitude and determination, nothing can stand in the way of fulfilling ones dreams".

Dated - 30/03/2007

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for Work-based Learning

RWP Training Limited has successfully won a bid to develop a virtual learning environment (based on Moodle, the same system as used in schools and colleges) for Cumbrian work-based learning providers.

The VLE will be available to apprentices undertaking their learning with: GenII Training; Kimberly Clarke; Rathbone Training; RWP Training and System Group. Learners will be able to access the site at http://vle.cumbria-apprenticeships.co.uk/ once setup. Watch the news page for updates.

Dated - 22/03/2007

RWP Training's Newsletter - The Apprentice

We have now launched our Spring 2007 newsletter packed with information for everyone to have a read of. Its brand new and can only be found here at RWP Training Limited, check it out. Enjoy!
The Apprentice Newsletter for Spring 2007The Apprentice - Spring 2007 (PDF, 2.5MB)

Dated - 06/03/2007

New Hairdressing Assessor

We have a new hairdressing assesor starting soon, we are all looking forward to her joining the team. So keep an eye on this spot to find out more.

Dated - 06/03/2007

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