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Workforce
 
Should you require help with workforce and recruitment the following contact should prove useful.
 
JobCentre Plus aims to be your recruitment centre of choice. Advertising your vacancy with them will mean it is visible not only at JobPoints within branches but also on their website and additionally on the Worktrain website which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. You will be aided via a Vacancy Service Manager or an Account Manager. The JobCentre Plus may also be able to provide additional services such as sifting of applications and interview rooms if your premises are small or you do not have a dedicated Human Resources facility.
 
JobCentre Plus
32-34 Market St
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2LJ
01270 455100

Connexions work to help businesses with the recruitment of young people aged 16-19 years. Last year they handled over 2,000 vacancies through the Chehsire and Warrington district for companies ranging from small firms to large multi-nationals including Astra Zeneca, Bentley Motors Ltd, BMW and Bombardier. The benefits to the your company come in the form of;

  • Inform and advise on current legislation.
  • Deal promptly with your vacancy.
  • Ensure vacancies appear immediatley on the website and within one day in relevant Connexions Centres.
  • Provides staff development opportunities.
  • Promotes the attractiveness of careers in your industry.
  • Improves the skills of potential employees.
  • Enhances your company's profile in the local community.
For more information call the Connexions Vacancy Line on 0845 602 0307.

Training
 
The Creative Industries Support Project, CRISP, is a free service to help creative businesses in Cheshire and Warrington achieve growth through skills development.
 
CRISP
Department of Art & Design
Mid Cheshire College
Chester Road
Northwich
CW8 1LJ
http://www.crispthinking.org.uk/
01606 720 557
 
Manchester Metropolitan University forms part of the largest higher education campus in the UK and one of the most extensive education centres in Europe. It is situation across seven sites; five in Manchester and two at Crewe and Alsager.
 
These two sites form MMU Cheshire. The Faculty has over 5,000 students and has a national and international reputation in teacher education, exercise and sport science and contemporary arts. The Faculty also has substantial strengths in leisure and environmental studies, the humanities and social sciences and also supports local businesses and commerce through its broad range of research, consultancy and course activities.
 
MMU Cheshire
The Admissions Office
Crewe Green Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 5DU
www.cheshire.mmu.ac.uk

0161 247 2991
 
The award-winning South Cheshire College is the perfect place for you to continue your education, whether preparing for higher education or employment. Recently awarded Beacon Status, the ultimate standard for excellence in education, the College has been recognised as one of the best in the country. In a recent OFSTED/ALI Inspection the College was given the highest possible grade of "Outstanding", with the college being remarked as "Best College in the Country".
 
All programmes of study at South Cheshire College lead to national qualifications - recognised by employers, universities and professional bodies. With hundreds of courses to choose from, including AS-Levels, A-Levels, National Diplomas, GNVQs and NVQs, you can pick and mix, designing a programme to suit your individual requirements.
 
South Cheshire College
Dane Bank Avenue
Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 8AB
www.s-cheshire.ac.uk/
01270 654654
 
In addition there are a number of Learn Direct Centres available locally. To search for your nearest centre please click here.
 
Learn Direct
PO Box 900
Manchester
M60 3LE
www.learndirect.co.uk/
0800 101 901