Imagine being able to offer new or existing employees the opportunity to gain vital management skills to meet your organisational needs now and in the future, at no cost or very little cost to your organisation, due to government funding. 

Too few training and skill-building programmes explicitly focus on managers. Managers play a crucial role in your organisation’s success and have much more visibility and ability to influence employees’ priorities than a central leadership team, for example. 

Join the discussion: 

During this 45-minute online event, you can learn how to empower your workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their roles and attract new talent. 

Discover how you can:  

• prepare your staff for leadership positions. 
• equip them with the additional skills they need to manage and support teams effectively. 
• blend academic learning and practical on-the-job experience. 
• benefit from a cost-effective and unique opportunity for your employees to earn valuable qualifications while contributing meaningfully to your organisation’s success now and in the future. 

The Chartered Manager degree enables employees to work in your organisation and earn a salary whilst learning one day a week at college, graduating with a full Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree.  It equips your employees with the skills and strategies to deal with contemporary challenges in management and leadership practice as well as a sought-after professional qualification.  

If you are seeking to recruit new talent, launching an apprenticeships programme can enable social mobility, support local communities and help you meet your Corporate Social Responsibility goals. In addition to investing in the career development of your staff, learning and development increases satisfaction, productivity and retention. 

Newbury College has a limited number of places available for local employers to upskill existing or future managers, so please register to learn more. 

During our panel discussion, we will discuss how your business can benefit from utilising our degree learning programmes. Here are some key benefits: 

• Customised Learning Paths:  We work closely with you to design tailored learning paths that align with your organisation’s goals and objectives, ensuring participants develop the specific skills and competencies needed for success in your
• On-the-Job Application:  The model integrates academic learning with real-world experience, allowing participants to apply new knowledge and skills in their roles immediately. This drives tangible results for your organisation while demonstrating a return on investment. 
• Developing Future Leaders:  Discover how, by investing in the development of your employees, you are nurturing talent from within and fostering a pipeline of capable leaders to drive your company forward. 
• Retention and Engagement:  Offering learning and development demonstrates your commitment to investing in the growth of your employees, which can significantly enhance employee morale, engagement, and retention rates. 

At Newbury College and UCN (University Centre Newbury), we understand the importance of putting employers at the heart of the system so that education and training lead to jobs that can improve productivity and business efficiency.