http://www.beneast.co.ukBeneast Training Ltd UK - Apprenticeship's and Work Based Training UKhttp://www.beneast.co.uk/images/BeneastSmallLogo.gifhttp://www.beneast.co.ukhttp://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1315215308/news.php Medals for Excellence recognise the outstanding talents of students and lecturers/tutors by nominating them for a City and Guilds Medal for Excellence. Mon 05 Sep 2011, 10:44http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1314718685/news.php Beneast Training Limited, the Blackpool based training provider with centres in Preston and Fleetwood, was fully acquired by General Physics (UK) Limited earlier this month. Tue 30 Aug 2011, 16:50http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1313662594/news.php Beneast Training and the Gazette's mission to raise 100 Apprenticeship jobs with 100 local employers has been realised on the 100th day! Thu 18 Aug 2011, 11:28http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1311065802/news.php In the same month as the world's premiere of the final film in the Harry Potter series, Beneast Training launch their latest Hot Topic entitled Disability: Medical or Social? Tue 19 Jul 2011, 10:34http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1310739577/news.php Palatine Community Sports College student Josh Porter attended Beneast Training to gain work experience over a four week period. Fri 15 Jul 2011, 15:30http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1310738630/news.php Following the Gazette and Beneast Training mission to secure 100 Apprentice jobs in 100 days under the title of Future Generations, one such firm to rise to the challenge was Thornton based Animal Magic Pet Shop. Fri 15 Jul 2011, 15:19http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1309265200/news.php Beneast Training have launched via their website the new Teacher Education Prostectus. Tue 28 Jun 2011, 14:04http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1309165362/news.php With thousands of school leavers all chasing the same opportunities at the same time, it pays to be quick off the mark! The majority of 16 year olds left school last week following the final round of GCSE's and it shows that it pays to act quickly. Mon 27 Jun 2011, 10:25http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1308570913/news.phpMon 20 Jun 2011, 13:06http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1308570215/news.phpMon 20 Jun 2011, 12:54http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1308559031/news.php Your time is NOW!! It's YOUR lifeandhellip; YOUR future! YOU can make it happenandhellip;With Beneast Training! Speak to Beneast and start your career! Mon 20 Jun 2011, 09:59http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1308219593/news.php Beneast's Equality and Diversity Hot Topic forJune 2011 is entitled "Discrimination between the Sexes". It is over 40 years since the introduction of the Equal Pay Act. The Act along with its sister legislation, the Sex Discrimination Act, was designed to ensure fairness and equality for women in Britain. Thu 16 Jun 2011, 11:32http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1303895363/news.php This is a question many businesses may ask, as due to the economic climate there are many older and more worldly wise people seeking employment. Well the cold hard facts are it makes economic sense. A recent survey shows a number of interesting facts:- Wed 27 Apr 2011, 10:17http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1303290073/news.php With university fees rising to a staggering £9000 a year, is it any wonder that young people are being put off higher education? Wed 20 Apr 2011, 10:09http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1303290073/news.php Job Shops still taking place during Easter, with support being offered on Wednesdays, as the Blackpool Training Centre will be closed Friday 22nd April and Friday 29th April. Wed 20 Apr 2011, 10:09http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1302513435/news.php Beneast's Early Years and Education deputy manager, Caroline McCarthy received more than expected from one of her students! Mon 11 Apr 2011, 13:44http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1302163506/news.php The Gazette and Beneast Training joined together on the 8th February to launch the second Future Generations Campaign. The aim of the campaign was to get 100 new apprenticeship job vacancies for 100 young people in 100 days. Local Mayors, dignitaries, employers and partners attended the launch at the Hilton Hotel and the campaign got off to a flying start with 49 apprenticeship opportunities being offered on the day by local employers. Thu 07 Apr 2011, 09:11http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1301670626/news.php Youngsters aged 16 to 19 helped council staff with a tidy-up of Moor Park yesterday Fri 01 Apr 2011, 16:41http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1301481901/news.php Beneast Training actively promote Equality and Diversity throughout the organisation. Each month the E and D team at Beneast will focus on a "HOT TOPIC" to encourage discussion and awareness of the subject to all staff members, learners and employers. This months topic entitled "Discrimination in Sport" has been researched by Beneast's Dawn Wadsworth (available here as a download .pdf document) Wed 30 Mar 2011, 12:08http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1300195294/news.php Is your child / dependent thinking about life after school and whether to continue with further learning? Tue 15 Mar 2011, 13:31http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1300194905/news.php Is your child/dependent thinking about their next steps after school, college or sixth form? Tue 15 Mar 2011, 13:20http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1300191803/news.php "Congratulations on this excellent campaign, I wholly support the drive to get 100 new Apprentices in 100 days" David Cameron, Prime Minister Tue 15 Mar 2011, 12:34http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1299860935/news.php Future Generations 2011, the mission to get 100 Apprenticeships in 100 Days has won major support from Blackpool's Care Ambassadors. Fri 11 Mar 2011, 16:36http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1299774278/news.php The official version of the Beneast app is now available on the Android Market app thanks to the development work carried out by Beneast's Andrew Hall. Thu 10 Mar 2011, 16:52http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1299772968/news.php Bourne Leisure Group, the nationwide leisure industry owners of tourism brands as Haven, Butlins, Warner Holidays and Owners Exclusive today announced their commitment to support Future Generations by offering 10 Apprenticeship vacancies. Thu 10 Mar 2011, 16:17http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1299056029/news.php Guaranteed job interviews are promised for all learners on pre-apprenticeship programmes being run by Beneast Training. Wed 02 Mar 2011, 09:09http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298903138/news.php Spring has sprung early at a Preston park. Mon 28 Feb 2011, 14:42http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298302421/news.php Beneast Training launches a Free Pre-Job Training programme aimed at 16-18 year olds who wish to get THREE useful qualifications in FOUR weeks. Mon 21 Feb 2011, 15:55http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298030524/news.php School dinner-lady Wendy Dewhurst dream was to get more involved helping and assisting in the classroom. Fri 18 Feb 2011, 12:06http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298029961/news.php Michael Hughes, started at Boundary Primary School as a volunteer studying numeracy and literacy with Beneast before gaining qualifications to become the school's IT Manager. Fri 18 Feb 2011, 12:01http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298029204/news.php Following an initial 12 month stint of volunteering at the local primary school Eric Johnston from Blackpool, achieved his dream job as School Senior Cleaner after completing a learning programme with Beneast Training. Fri 18 Feb 2011, 11:51http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1298028438/news.php School ethos leads to training achievements and backs a new apprenticeship programme. Fri 18 Feb 2011, 11:39http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1297955715/news.php Harriet Whiteside, Head of Human Resources at F Parkinson of Blackpool attended this year's Future Generations event. Thu 17 Feb 2011, 15:29http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1297432169/news.php The mission to create 100 apprenticeships in 100 days got off to a great start when 49 posts were created on the Fylde coast on launch day.Beneast Training and their partners joined forces to launch the Future Generations campaign for a second year. Fri 11 Feb 2011, 14:58http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1295609387/news.php The ever popular Train2Gain funding is being withdrawn and as such will end very soon. However, it's not all bad news. Fri 21 Jan 2011, 11:39http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1295600434/news.php Beneast Training has linked with partners including the Gazette, Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Borough Councils to hold a prestigious employer lunch and seminar event next month. Fri 21 Jan 2011, 09:27http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1294927371/news.php Local MP for Fylde, Mark Menzies is fully behind Beneast's Future Generations mission to create 100 new Apprenticeship jobs in 100 Days. The initiative is being launched on Tuesday, 8th February 2011 and runs for 100 Days. Thu 13 Jan 2011, 14:16http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1294736158/news.php During this economic climate we are all looking for ways to make our businesses more competitive. Tue 11 Jan 2011, 09:09http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1292255296/news.php FM qualifications for professionals now available locally. Beneast Training, the North West's independent training company based in Blackpool, announce their move into the fast-growing Facilities Management (FM) sector. Mon 13 Dec 2010, 16:09http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1291287666/news.php EMA will close to new applicants in England from 1st January 2011. Thu 02 Dec 2010, 11:14http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1291039934/news.phpMon 29 Nov 2010, 14:16http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1289381011/news.php Anti-Bullying Week sends a clear and positive message that bullying is neither acceptable or inevitable in our schools andcommunities. Anti-Bullying Week 2010 will take place from 15-19 November. This year Beneast Traing are looking at the importance of Taking action together. Wed 10 Nov 2010, 09:46http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1289222982/news.php Following the Comprehensive Spending Review, the DFE website has announced that Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is to be abolished, to be replaced by an enhanced discretionary learner support fund. Mon 08 Nov 2010, 13:42http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1289222023/news.php The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum amount per hour that most workers in the UK are entitled to be paid. If you are being paid below the NMW you can contact the Pay and Work Rights Helpline for confidential help. Mon 08 Nov 2010, 13:29http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1289217342/news.php An army of young people have got together to clean up Preston's war memorials in time for Remembrance Day. Mon 08 Nov 2010, 12:05http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1289214939/news.php Are YOU looking to get on the career ladder, or just wanting to find a worthwhile job? The great news... Beneast Training are coming to a venue near you! Mon 08 Nov 2010, 11:42http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1288365263/news.php "I'm down here at the Beneast's Apprenticeship Advice Event on Talbot Road, Blackpool...." This is how thousands of Radio Wave's listeners were introduced to the Beneast team who had worked hard preparing for the event.   Popular breakfast show presenter Hayley Kay spent two hours at the busy event that was held on Wednesday, 27th October at the Beneast Training Centre on Talbot Road, Blackpool. Fri 29 Oct 2010, 17:00http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1282231375/news.php Young people from locally based Beneast Training are joining forces with Preston City Council on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th August for a litter pick event to improve Moor Park. Thu 19 Aug 2010, 16:31http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281972226/news.php Friday's Winner of Beneast's Photo in the Park competition is S Sanders from Westmorland Avenue, Blackpool. The winning photograph shows a group of youngsters eating their picnic lunch at Stanley Park's Mega Youth Week. Mon 16 Aug 2010, 16:31http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281971627/news.php Keira Threlfall from Branstree Road, Blackpool won Thursdays Photo in the Park competition. Keira's picture of a Stanley Park squirrel was judged to be of near-perfect quality by the judges! Mon 16 Aug 2010, 16:23http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281969863/news.php Joshua Bucknall from Bescot Road, Blackpool won Wednesdays photo competition with a wonderful landscape taken of Stanley Park's Lake. Mon 16 Aug 2010, 15:50http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281969314/news.php Merovee Marino from Devonshire Road, Blackpool won Tuesdays photo competition with this stunning picture of a minature windmill taken during Blackpool Stanley Park's Mega Youth Week. Mon 16 Aug 2010, 15:43http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281966690/news.php Who is the Pirate on the Park? Mon 16 Aug 2010, 15:01http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1281964927/news.php AN ACTION-PACKED activity week was organised for young people across the Fylde coast and proved a great success! The week, hosted by Lancashire Constabulary, was held between Monday 9 August and Friday 13 August at Stanley Park in Blackpool. The Beneast Training team was in attendance throughout the week and ran a Photo in the Park competition. Mon 16 Aug 2010, 14:47http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1280242779/news.php That's the big question that many young people and their parents are contemplating at this time of the year. Tue 27 Jul 2010, 16:43http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1279884622/news.php Beneast Training Centre based in Guildhall Street, Preston are celebrating the success of two of their foundation learners who have gained employment with the city's Community Gateway Association. Fri 23 Jul 2010, 13:05http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1279882868/news.php Are YOU between 16-18yrs and looking to work and earn money and at the same time develop skills? Fri 23 Jul 2010, 12:18http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1279641023/news.php Come and take a look at the new Connect office which opens on Monday, 2nd August 2010. Tue 20 Jul 2010, 17:04http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1279639374/news.php The new Equality Act will come into force on 1st October. It will replace some existing legislation and bring some changes to equality law. Tue 20 Jul 2010, 16:42http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1278319486/news.php A group of 16-19 year old volunteers from Beneast Training engaged with litter officers from Preston City Council together with local councillors Christine Abram and Julie Buttle to tidy up Cottam Green. Mon 05 Jul 2010, 09:51http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1278318563/news.php Beneast Training have engaged QDP Services, an independent research company, to provide an online questionnaire to gauge feedback from current Beneast learners. Mon 05 Jul 2010, 09:42http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1277302511/news.php In an innovative promotion partnership, Beneast Training are linking with a North West leading driving school to offer learners fantastic discounts on driving tuition. Wed 23 Jun 2010, 15:46http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1276696136/news.phpBeneast have secured a six month plan with Preston Council to support a number of Community Projects. Wed 16 Jun 2010, 15:00http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1276685001/news.php That's the message delivered by Sara Gaskell of the North West's award winning Beneast Training. Following their prestigious achievement of gaining the Training Quality Standard accreditation, other training providers are also seeking to follow suit to mirror their major accolade. Wed 16 Jun 2010, 11:53http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1274278139/news.php That's the big question that many students and their parents are contemplating at this time of the year.   With the very real worry of committing to a university degree course, student debt considerations, travel, accommodation and subsistence costs and not to mention the very difficult task of finding a job when qualified. More and more students are looking to forestall further academic study and take an apprenticeship route in industry where they can learn, earn and gain not only good qualifications but great work experience. This pathway can always lead to a university option at a later date once the exact career future is more certain. Wed 19 May 2010, 15:14http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1274277630/news.php Following the great success of creating 100 apprenticeship jobs within 100 days, Beneast Training and the Gazette are embarking on another big challenge!   "The Next Generation".  Very soon 1000's of young people in and around Blackpool will be leaving school after taking their final exams, our joint mission is to urge local businesses to invest in this resource of talent and make it possible for some of these career-hungry youngsters to gain a foot on the ladder into employment. Wed 19 May 2010, 15:06http://www.beneast.co.uk/News%20and%20Events%20at%20Beneast%20Training%20Ltd%20UK/1274276178/news.php 16 - 18 year olds can register today on the Beneast website to gain more help and assistance. It's free and won't tie you to anything, but may give you a great deal to think about and potentially a job! Register today at www.beneast.co.uk and get your free initial assessment to identify what options you have now or in the future. Wed 19 May 2010, 14:51