First set of marine apprentice mentors pass the grade
The first set of marine apprentice mentors have now finished their ten week course and there has been impressive feedback from those involved. Comments included:
"Paul has benefited from developing his mentoring and management skills and is far more focused on helping others develop."
"Early on in the programme both candidates weren’t sure whether it was going to be beneficial. Now that they are applying what they have learned to the workplace they understand the relevance of the content."
"Although I have had many years of experience Mentoring Apprentices in the workplace, the group work involved in the programme has enabled the sharing of ideas and good practices. This has been really beneficial."
"I have found the course very instructive, especially the different types of learning styles. Being on the programme should enable me to offer more effective support to our new apprentice."
There are also some opportunities for companies interested in hosting young people for apprenticeships, work placement, work trials or Saturday jobs. The students have been on courses including marine engineering, composites, boat building, electrics and electronics. All of them have either a City & Guilds level 2 or an NVQ level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations.
The next apprentice mentoring course will begin at Eastleigh College soon after Easter. There are still a couple of places available and any companies who wish to nominate staff for the free training should contact IBP Training as soon as possible on 023 80652562 or by e-mail to kjackson@ibptraining.co.uk
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