Skills and Training

Courses, Seminars and Events

From time to time Eastleigh Borough Council runs free courses for local businesses, covering topics such as health & safety, first aid and any new regulations.

In addition, other agencies also run courses and seminars for the benefit of local businesses.  Information about Eastleigh Borough Council courses and any others that we are aware of can be found here. 

See also our News & Events page for details of other business events

•  Computing for Beginners

Free five week course offering guidance on using a computer for the first time.

Starting Wednesday 19th September 1:00pm to 2:30pm and Tuesday 6th November 10:00am to 11:30am

at Pilands Wood UK Online Computer Suite, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon

Telephone 023 8040 7563 for more information or to book a place.

• Introduction to the Internet and E-Mail

Been  surfing and still not sure what is happening?  Send emails to friends and family. Free five week course starting Wednesday 7th November 1:00pm to 2:30pm

at Pilands Wood UK Online Computer Suite, Chamberlayne Road, Bursledon

Telephone 023 8040 7563 for more information or to book a place.

• Going for Growth - various dates and locations around Hampshire

Going for Growth is a free 2-day course run by Business Link.  It is aimed at very small businesses who want to grow and covers topics such as marketing, communicating and managing your first employees.  The nearest locations to Eastleigh are Paulton's Park near Romsey on 10th-11th October and Marwell Hotel, Colden Common on 13th-14th November.  Other dates and locations are available from July - December. 

See poster for more information about dates, topics and how to book your place, or contact Business Link on 08454 58 85 57

• Hants Media Hub corporate training

Hants Media Hub offer affordable courses for businesses and entrepreneurs in areas such as video editing, digital photography, website design and brochure design.  Upcoming courses that you can enrol in include:

 

Digital Photography 1 day  (09:30 - 16:30) 28th September 2007

Learn how to take professional looking photographs and manipulate them in Adobe Photoshop to stunning effect.

COSTS: £175 + VAT per person

 

Build, maintain and market your own business website 3 days (09:30 - 16:30) 3rd - 5th October 2007

If you are fed up with having to pay a fortune every time you need to update your website, or just can't justify the cost of having a website designed for you, then this 3 day course is the perfect solution.

COSTS: £750 (inc VAT) per delegate, includes buffet lunch, refreshments and course materials.

Hants Media Hub also run regular evening courses in digital photography and digital film making for the general public and freelancers.  These four week courses cost £95 per person.

Digital Photography  starts 16th October and Digital Film Making starts 20th November.

 

For more details of these courses and others, please visit the Hants Media Hub website or contact Hants Media Hub on 023 8065 2220

• Free workshops from eHampshire

eHampshire is developing a series of FREE workshops to help small businesses get their foot on the eCommerce Ladder.  The first series of these FREE workshops is being developed in conjunction with Tony Treacy of Solent Learning and Development.

Find out more about these workshops on the eHampshire website

 

 

Southern Entrepreneurs

The Southern Entrepreneurs project is intended to benefit micro businesses and sole traders in the southern part of Hampshire - from the New Forest to Petersfield.  It aims to provide free Training Needs Analysis for businesses and individuals, to be performed by professional training organisations. This will address any skills shortfalls and determine precisely the development needs of the workforce.  They will then advise and facilitate training in the areas where it is most needed.

 

There is also a determination to ensure world-class business support and increase business-to-business networking and e-commerce. The aim is to enable companies to plan effectively, ensuring they are able to meet future skills needs through advice, ensuring small businesses grow and prosper.

 

Contact: Anne Dawson

Southern Entrepreneurs

Wessex House
Upper Market Street
Eastleigh
SO50 9FD

Tel: 023 8065 2778
Email: Anne.Dawson@eastleigh.gov.uk

UK Online suite at Pilands Wood

The UK Online Computer Suite at Pilands Wood offers free computer access for individuals, including training and advice for those who are new to computing.  Drop in sessions run Monday - Thursday 10am - 12.30pm and additional courses can be booked outside of these times (see above for details of any current courses)

In addition, the computer suite is available for hire for any business or organisation wishing to deliver their own computer based training.

More details of the facilities available can be found on our People and Prosperity page or by contacting Barbara Corcoran

IBP Training

IBP Training & Employment is a private company formed in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council. The company has been developed to provide training and employment solutions for local companies and provide opportunities for local people to improve employment skills.

IBP Training & Employment,
Horizon House

22-24 Station Hill

Southampton Road

Eastleigh

SO50 9XB

Tel: 023 8065 2534

Fax: 023 8065 2660

 

Hants Media Hub

Hants Media Hub is a joint initiative from Eastleigh Borough Council and Cass Productions, that provides high quality, affordable training in video production, web design, publishing, graphic design, communication, multimedia and music technology.

Key aims are:

• To up-skill local artists who already work in the media/creative industries
• To give jobseekers and young people the opportunity to enhance their employment prospects in creative industries
• To give local employers the opportunity to explore innovative and creative ways to enhance their work and to meet their training needs
• To provide entrepreneurs and small businesses, training in the creative industries enabling them to effectively market their services/products with a limited budget

Hants Media Hub run a variety of courses for businesses and for the general public, in addition to providing teacher training and supporting creative projects in schools and community groups. 

For more information visit the Hants Media Hub website or telephone 023 8065 2220.

Learning and Skills Council

The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

The LSC is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities.

The LSC’s major tasks are to:

• raise participation and achievement by young people
• increase adult demand for learning
• raise skills levels for national competitiveness
• improve the quality of education and training delivery
• equalise opportunities through better access to learning
• improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the sector

Find out more about the national Learning and Skills Council and the Regional LSC

Solent Skill Quest

Southampton and South West Hampshire Education Business Partnership

Solent Skill Quest works to create mutually beneficial relationships between businesses, schools and colleges.  Their work includes:

• Enriching the school and college curriculum with workplace experiences
• Combating disaffection and social exclusion
• Providing young people and adults with opportunities through which they can develop their skills and understanding of work
• Contributing to the Continuous Professional Development of teachers and other adults in the workplace
• Working with local employers and other organisations to address skills shortages

Find out more about Solent Skill Quest

Local Skills for Productivity Alliance

Established in 2005 the LSPA was created for employers through public funds. Its main aim is to identify gaps in public training provision in key business sectors within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Skills Alliance provides an open forum for employers to state what they really want from publicly funded education and training services. This is achieved by bringing together public sector agencies, who have a role in meeting employer skills needs, and then tackling these needs head on.

Find out more about the LSPA, what they do and how you can get involved

Local Schools

There are seven schools in the area for 11 - 16 year olds.  Click on the links below to find out more about each school, their specialisms and facilities.

• Crestwood College for Business & Enterprise
• Hamble Community Sports College
• Quilley School of Engineering
• Thornden School
• The Toynbee School
• Wildern School
• Wyvern Technology College

Post-16 Education

Eastleigh College

Eastleigh college currently works with over 800 local and regional employers, delivering more than 1,500 programmes of training and assessment. It is one of only 11 General Further Education colleges in the UK, and the only one in Hampshire, that has been awarded Beacon status by the Department For Education and Skills for its involvement, understanding and focus in delivering employer training needs.

Find out more about Eastleigh College

Barton Peveril College

Barton Peveril College provides more academic sixth form education, principally for 16-19 year olds.  Barton Peveril was one of the first colleges in Hampshire to be awarded Beacon Status.  In the most recent inspection of the college by OFSTED, Barton Peveril was judged to be outstanding in the academic achievement and standards of our students.

More details about Barton Peveril College

Local Universities

There are three universities locally that offer a range of services for businesses including undergraduate, postgraduate and professional development courses, work placements, consultancy services and technology transfer.  Click on the links below to see what each university has to offer.

• University of Southampton
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Winchester