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www.businessinsouthribble.com 03 Skills Upskilling The Future Pioneering Partnership Boosts Employability South Ribble Borough Council has teamed up with Prestons College to develop a bespoke project-based learning programme that will enable 18 school leavers from the area to pursue a career in fitness and leisure. The courses which begin in September 2015 combine on-site training and academic teaching to help gain nationally-recognised qualifications in Activity Leadership Leisure Operations and Gym Instructor. Peter Dodd chairman of South Ribble community leisure which oversees the running of the leisure centres in the area said We have some fantastic leisure facilities in the area to accommodate the community and this programme will give the young learners more exposure and experience of the world of work for when they finish their course which is fantastic. For more information and to apply please visit www.preston.ac.uk Leadership Skills at the Forefront Future-proofing is a key concern for South Ribble businesses with one major employer taking steps to invest in the skills and talent of their workforce. Leyland Trucks selected Runshaw Business Centre to advance the managerial skills of more than 60 members of its workforce. The employees which are from across the business embarked on ILM Level 2 and Level 3 and CMI Level 4 training courses which are due for completion in September 2015. The students prototype Representatives from Prestons College South Ribble Borough Council and Leyland Leisure Centre A Euro 6 LF produced by Leyland Trucks UCLan Collaborates with Lunar Caravans Lostock Hall-based Lunar Caravans specialists in the manufacture of lightweight caravans and motorhomes is giving design students from the University of Central Lancashire UCLan the chance to develop ideas that will make caravanning more appealing to a younger market. The firm which has operated for almost 50 years and has a wide international market provided a prototype micro-caravan to the Preston campus for the students to test out their concepts for multi-functional interior fittings and energy-efficient features. The project has enabled the students to work on a real-life industry project and potentially see their designs manufactured in the future. EWLF Cements Partnership with Prestons College The Eric Wright Learning Foundation EWLF has joined forces with Prestons College to expand its range of training courses. The Bamber Bridge-based organisation has provided construction training to schools in South Ribble since 2005 helping more than 1000 young people to learn practical skills and prepare for further education and employment. Designed to complement GCSE programmes courses teach a range of skills including joinery bricklaying and painting decorating. From September 2015 onwards learners will be taught at Prestons College in a Real Work Environment sponsored by the EWLF. Eric Wright founder of the Eric Wright Learning Foundation said We see this partnership as a way to build on the great work we have done over the past 10 years and will be working together with Prestons College to provide learners with an experience that truly reflects a typical working day.