Insight 43 - Magazine - Page 15
Oaklands College Launches Training &
Development Division to Support Employers
O
aklands College has
launched Oaklands Training
& Development, a dedicated
division designed to help businesses
across Hertfordshire and the UK attract,
develop, and retain talent. Through
apprenticeships, bespoke training
programmes, and employability schemes,
Oaklands supports organisations in
building a skilled workforce while ensuring
they maximise their Apprenticeship Levy
contributions.
Apprenticeships provide structured,
hands-on learning, allowing individuals to
gain nationally recognised qualifications
while contributing to their workplaces.
Businesses benefit from tailored training
that improves productivity, retention, and
long-term growth.
Oaklands Training & Development
"We are committed
to building a
workforce that is
both competent
and resilient"
specialises in engineering, land-based
industries, and professional services,
offering apprenticeships in areas such
as greenkeeping, turf management,
mechanical and electrical engineering,
business administration, leadership,
and operations management. These
programmes help businesses develop
sector-specific expertise to drive success.
A key challenge for many employers is
effectively using Apprenticeship Levy
funds. Oaklands provides expert guidance
to help businesses navigate funding
options, select the right programmes, and
manage the process, ensuring a strong
return on investment while addressing
skills shortages.
Beyond apprenticeships, Oaklands
Training & Development also offers
professional courses for adults, including
fully funded and accredited Level 2 and 3
online courses and short CPD programmes
to support career progression.
Claire Dolan, Oaklands Deputy Principal,
Strategy, Partnerships & Business
Development, highlights the division's
ambition:
"Our goal is to empower businesses
with tailored training solutions that not
only bridge current skills gaps but also
anticipate future industry needs. We are
committed to building a workforce that is
both competent and resilient."
Find out how Oaklands Training
& Development can support your
business: www.oaklands.ac.uk/
training-development
Connect with Oaklands Training &
Development www.linkedin.com/
showcase/training-and-developmentat-oaklands
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