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RESTAURANT APPRENTICES SERVE UP A TASTE FOR SUCCESS AT SIX

The sky's the limit for two Tyneside youngsters who have landed sought-after apprenticeships at BALTIC rooftop restaurant SIX.

Nineteen-year-olds Andrew Sinclair, from South Shields, and Rachael Scott, from Felling, will be trained in all aspects of food preparation and hospitality at the prestigious sixth floor eatery, which has panoramic views across the Newcastle and Gateshead quayside.

Both secured the roles through the North East Apprenticeship Company (NEAC), which has a regional brief to expand apprenticeship positions, tackling the skills gap to create more than 1,000 new apprentice jobs by 2012, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

More than 150 companies have signed up with the NEAC since it was launched and more than 400 potential apprentices have registered for placements.

Andrew and Rachael, who will qualify with NVQ level 2 Professional Cookery and Level 2 Food and Drink Service during their 12 month placements, are working full-time under the watchful eye of head chef and former restaurateur, Adam Hegarty, who was himself trained at London's five star Claridge's Hotel.

They will not only work behind the scenes in the kitchens learning how to cook the modern British classic dishes served at SIX, but they will also be trained to the high front-of-house standards that the restaurant prides itself on.

Adam explained: "These two are working very hard in all areas, from the kitchen to customer service. I'm very impressed with both of them.

"Andrew is already demonstrating the drive required to make it as a professional chef while Rachael is showing strengths on the event management side of things.

"Although it's early days, both have shown they have the potential to succeed in the hospitality and restaurant business and I would like to thank the North East Apprenticeship Company for finding and recruiting them for us."

Andrew added: "I've always wanted to be a chef. Being at the Baltic is brilliant - the day flies by and I'm learning some great skills which will help me in my future career.

"The North East Apprenticeship Company provided a great service to help me find this job. I simply applied online before being offered an interview and then winning the apprenticeship.

"The NEAC advisors were really helpful and the process was made easy by their support and guidance throughout.

"I'm really looking forward with confidence to the future and I'm going to use this opportunity to work hard and be the best chef I can be."

The NEAC managing director Paul Champion said: "Good luck to Andrew and Rachael in their new exciting roles at the Baltic. It is great to see local employers like SIX investing in young people and seeing them as a vital part of the future success of their business.

"We can not only recruit young people for apprenticeships but support employers across a range of sectors with administrative services which make it easy and beneficial for companies to use apprentices."

Cooking up a bright future: Andrew Sinclair (front left) and Rachael Scott (future right) have been placed as apprentices at BALTIC rooftop restaurant SIX by the North East Apprenticeship Company. Looking on are (left) Adam Hegarty and the NEAC's Rachael Mood.

More at http://www.neapprenticeship.co.uk/ or email info@neapprenticeship.co.uk Tel: 0191 490 2453.

Local MP Backs North East Apprenticeship Company

The local MP behind a new apprenticeships bill is so impressed by the work the North East Apprenticeship Company's (NEAC) been doing in finding apprentices for regional employers that she's now asking it to find one for herself.

Catherine McKinnell, the MP for Newcastle North, wants to recruit an administration apprentice for her busy Westerhope constituency office after seeing firsthand the expertise and support the NEAC offers to employers looking at apprenticeships to improve workforce skills.

The NEAC has a regional brief to expand apprenticeship positions, tackling the skills gap to create more than 1000 new apprentice jobs in the next two years, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It undertakes the recruitment of people, provides an HR function for all the apprentices as well as organising their training using locally-based providers.

Almost 150 North East companies have already signed up with the NEAC since it was launched and 450 potential apprentices have also registered for placements.

Catherine McKinnell was struck by the NEAC's approach to business and the support it offers, particularly the collaborative approach it takes to working with industry and commerce and its role in highlighting the value of apprentices and the benefits offered to organisations planning for growth as the economic recovery continues.

The MP has been an advocate of apprenticeships and is herself leading by example - she is steering through parliament the ‘Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts) Bill', which aims to introduce a requirement that contracts awarded by public authorities include a commitment that successful bidders employ apprentices.

An apprentice is now required who can join Catherine's team which deals with a wide range of constituency matters and manages her busy parliamentary schedule.

The new apprentice will be involved in a variety of tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the office, including answering the telephone, dealing with emails, ordering stationery, filing and dealing with enquiries from constituents.

They will also get the chance to add to the skills learnt in the workplace by going to a local college to study for an NVQ qualification in business administration.

"I'm really looking forward to this as I'm a big supporter of apprenticeships," said Catherine McKinnell. "It's a great chance for someone to join us who's not only out-going and got bags of enthusiasm to offer but is friendly and efficient.

"The job will certainly be different and they'll learn a great deal about not only working in an office but also the work of an MP.

"It'll also be an ideal and rewarding opportunity for someone who's keen to learn, work hard but also gain excellent workplace skills and contribute positively to the successful running of a busy office."

Catherine McKinnell has previous experience of working with apprentices and is keen to see more organisations hiring them in the future - one of the reasons behind her decision to bring in her bill.

"It is vital that we continue to invest in people to ensure regional employers have the highly trained and skilled workforces they need to be competitive in the increasingly global economy.

"I was impressed by the work the North East Apprenticeship Company is doing in achieving this. The service it provides is extremely valuable and among the best in the region.

"It's doing a terrific job in raising the profile of apprenticeships regionally while helping public and private sector organisations engage positively with apprentices."

Managing director of the NEAC, Paul Champion, said: "Catherine's backing is welcome and shows the support for apprenticeships at the highest political level.

"The Government is committed to apprenticeships and sees them as a key weapon in the battle to secure Britain's future skills' needs.

"This will ensure our industries are fully equipped to meet the challenges of competing for business against the emerging power houses like India and China and others through the provision of a highly trained and resourceful workforce.

"We can not only recruit young people for exciting opportunities but support employers across a range of sectors with advice and administrative services which make it quick and easy to take on apprentices."

More at info Tel: 0191 490 2453.

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Danny swoops to grab falconer ’s apprentice

Danny Cox who will be the new falconer’s apprentice at the Barn at Beal learning his trade under the watchful eye of head falconer Andy Howey.

Eighteen-year-old Danny Cox, from Berwick, has been hired for the unusual, apprenticeship offered by the Barn at Beal after been recommended by the North East Apprenticeship Company (NEAC).

He will be working alongside head falconer Andy Howey, who will help teach him how to train and care for the 12 species of birds kept at the Barn, along side the apprenticeship training provider.

Danny will work towards gaining an apprenticeship in Animal Care and will be taught how to feed, fly and weigh the birds to keep them in the best condition for the workshops and events they are used for.

He will be mentored by Andy, who said: “We chose Danny for many reasons. Not only is he very enthusiastic but also a nice lad, polite and not afraid to speak to people, which is vital in this role.

“He clearly has a passion for animals and their care and has done some related study at college. I’m starting him off with the basics such as cleaning and feeding and from there we will work him up to the other parts of animal husbandry.

“I want to teach him all aspects of the job so that he is confident. This will help him develop his career as a falconer.”

Managing director Paul Champion said: “We can not only recruit young people for exciting opportunities like this but support companies across a range of sectors with advice and administrative services which make it quick and easy to employ apprentices.”

RESTAURANT APPRENTICES SERVE UP A TASTE FOR SUCCESS AT SIX

The sky's the limit for two Tyneside youngsters who have landed sought-after apprenticeships at BALTIC rooftop restaurant SIX.

Nineteen-year-olds Andrew Sinclair, from South Shields, and Rachael Scott, from Felling, will be trained in all aspects of food preparation and hospitality at the prestigious sixth floor eatery, which has panoramic views across the Newcastle and Gateshead quayside.

Both secured the roles through the North East Apprenticeship Company (NEAC), which has a regional brief to expand apprenticeship positions, tackling the skills gap to create more than 1,000 new apprentice jobs by 2012, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

More than 150 companies have signed up with the NEAC since it was launched and more than 400 potential apprentices have registered for placements.

Andrew and Rachael, who will qualify with NVQ level 2 Professional Cookery and Level 2 Food and Drink Service during their 12 month placements, are working full-time under the watchful eye of head chef and former restaurateur, Adam Hegarty, who was himself trained at London's five star Claridge's Hotel.

They will not only work behind the scenes in the kitchens learning how to cook the modern British classic dishes served at SIX, but they will also be trained to the high front-of-house standards that the restaurant prides itself on.

Adam explained: "These two are working very hard in all areas, from the kitchen to customer service. I'm very impressed with both of them.

"Andrew is already demonstrating the drive required to make it as a professional chef while Rachael is showing strengths on the event management side of things.

"Although it's early days, both have shown they have the potential to succeed in the hospitality and restaurant business and I would like to thank the North East Apprenticeship Company for finding and recruiting them for us."

Andrew added: "I've always wanted to be a chef. Being at the Baltic is brilliant - the day flies by and I'm learning some great skills which will help me in my future career.

"The North East Apprenticeship Company provided a great service to help me find this job. I simply applied online before being offered an interview and then winning the apprenticeship.

"The NEAC advisors were really helpful and the process was made easy by their support and guidance throughout.

"I'm really looking forward with confidence to the future and I'm going to use this opportunity to work hard and be the best chef I can be."

The NEAC managing director Paul Champion said: "Good luck to Andrew and Rachael in their new exciting roles at the Baltic. It is great to see local employers like SIX investing in young people and seeing them as a vital part of the future success of their business.

"We can not only recruit young people for apprenticeships but support employers across a range of sectors with administrative services which make it easy and beneficial for companies to use apprentices."

Cooking up a bright future: Andrew Sinclair (front left) and Rachael Scott (future right) have been placed as apprentices at BALTIC rooftop restaurant SIX by the North East Apprenticeship Company. Looking on are (left) Adam Hegarty and the NEAC's Rachael Mood.

More at http://www.neapprenticeship.co.uk/ or email info@neapprenticeship.co.uk Tel: 0191 490 2453.

Local MP Backs North East Apprenticeship Company

The local MP behind a new apprenticeships bill is so impressed by the work the North East Apprenticeship Company's (NEAC) been doing in finding apprentices for regional employers that she's now asking it to find one for herself.

Catherine McKinnell, the MP for Newcastle North, wants to recruit an administration apprentice for her busy Westerhope constituency office after seeing firsthand the expertise and support the NEAC offers to employers looking at apprenticeships to improve workforce skills.

The NEAC has a regional brief to expand apprenticeship positions, tackling the skills gap to create more than 1000 new apprentice jobs in the next two years, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It undertakes the recruitment of people, provides an HR function for all the apprentices as well as organising their training using locally-based providers.

Almost 150 North East companies have already signed up with the NEAC since it was launched and 450 potential apprentices have also registered for placements.

Catherine McKinnell was struck by the NEAC's approach to business and the support it offers, particularly the collaborative approach it takes to working with industry and commerce and its role in highlighting the value of apprentices and the benefits offered to organisations planning for growth as the economic recovery continues.

The MP has been an advocate of apprenticeships and is herself leading by example - she is steering through parliament the ‘Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts) Bill', which aims to introduce a requirement that contracts awarded by public authorities include a commitment that successful bidders employ apprentices.

An apprentice is now required who can join Catherine's team which deals with a wide range of constituency matters and manages her busy parliamentary schedule.

The new apprentice will be involved in a variety of tasks to help ensure the smooth running of the office, including answering the telephone, dealing with emails, ordering stationery, filing and dealing with enquiries from constituents.

They will also get the chance to add to the skills learnt in the workplace by going to a local college to study for an NVQ qualification in business administration.

"I'm really looking forward to this as I'm a big supporter of apprenticeships," said Catherine McKinnell. "It's a great chance for someone to join us who's not only out-going and got bags of enthusiasm to offer but is friendly and efficient.

"The job will certainly be different and they'll learn a great deal about not only working in an office but also the work of an MP.

"It'll also be an ideal and rewarding opportunity for someone who's keen to learn, work hard but also gain excellent workplace skills and contribute positively to the successful running of a busy office."

Catherine McKinnell has previous experience of working with apprentices and is keen to see more organisations hiring them in the future - one of the reasons behind her decision to bring in her bill.

"It is vital that we continue to invest in people to ensure regional employers have the highly trained and skilled workforces they need to be competitive in the increasingly global economy.

"I was impressed by the work the North East Apprenticeship Company is doing in achieving this. The service it provides is extremely valuable and among the best in the region.

"It's doing a terrific job in raising the profile of apprenticeships regionally while helping public and private sector organisations engage positively with apprentices."

Managing director of the NEAC, Paul Champion, said: "Catherine's backing is welcome and shows the support for apprenticeships at the highest political level.

"The Government is committed to apprenticeships and sees them as a key weapon in the battle to secure Britain's future skills' needs.

"This will ensure our industries are fully equipped to meet the challenges of competing for business against the emerging power houses like India and China and others through the provision of a highly trained and resourceful workforce.

"We can not only recruit young people for exciting opportunities but support employers across a range of sectors with advice and administrative services which make it quick and easy to take on apprentices."

More at info Tel: 0191 490 2453.

100 in 100 days campaign

NEAC campaign update

10 new followers on twitter
6 new apprentices

Paul Champion
Managing Director
North East Apprenticeship Company
07540 704920

Steve Jobs – The 10 Presentation New Business Tactics

Steve Jobs – The 10 Presentation New Business Tactics


Every new business pitch should do three things: Inform, Educate and Entertain.

BusinessWeek.com columnist Carmine Gallo reveals the techniques that have turned Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, into one of the world’s corporate presenters. Here are his 10 Ways to Sell Your Ideas the Steve Jobs Way:

Plan your presentation with pen and paper.

Begin by storyboarding your presentation.
Steve Jobs will initially spend his preparation time brainstorming, sketching and whiteboarding before he creating his presentation. All of the elements of the story that he wants to tell are thought through, elements are planned and collected before any slides are created.

Create a single sentence description for every service/idea.
Concise enough to fit in a 140-character Twitter post. An example, for the introduction of the MacBook Air in January, 2008, Jobs said that is it simply, “The world’s thinnest notebook.”

Create a villain that allows the audience to rally around the hero—you and your product/service.
A “villain” doesn’t necessarily have to be a direct competitor. It can be a problem in need of a solution.

Focus on benefits.
Your audience only care about how your service will improve their lives. Make the connection for your prospective clients. Don’t make them make that mental leap leaving them to figure it out for themselves.

Stick to the rule of three for presentations.
Almost every Jobs presentation is divided into three parts. You might have twenty points to make about your service, but your audience is only capable of retaining three or four points in short term memory. Give them too many points and they’ll forget everything you’ve said.

Sell dreams, not your services.
Steve Jobs doesn’tsell computers. He sells the promise of a better world. When Jobs introduced the iPod in 2001, he said, “In our own small way we’re going to make the world a better place.” Where most people see the iPod as a music player, Jobs sees it as tool to enrich people’s lives.

Create visual slides.
There are no bullet points in Steve Jobs presentations. Instead he relies on photographs and images. When Steve Jobs unveiled the Macbook Air, Apple’s ultra-thin notebook computer, he showed a slide of the computer fitting inside a manila inter-office envelope. Keep the presentation that simple.

Make numbers meaningful.
Jobs always puts large numbers into a context that’s relevant to his audience. The bigger the number, the more important it is to find analogies or comparisons that make the data relevant to your audience.

Use plain English.
Jobs’s language is remarkably simple. He rarely, if ever, will use the jargon that clouds most presentations—terms like “best of breed” or “synergy.” His language is simple, clear and direct.

Practice, practice, practice.
Steve Jobs spends hours rehearsing every facet of his presentation. Every slide is written like a piece of poetry, every presentation staged like a theatrical experience. Yes, Steve Jobs makes a presentation look effortless but that polish comes after hours and hours of grueling practice.

Thanks to Micheal at Fuel Lines for directing this article. http://fuelingnewbusiness.com Click on the link for a downloadable copy of Carmine Gallo’s, “The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs”



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With the help of NEAC this is the alternative.



Please help young people like Danny to get the skills they need, not just for their own but all our futures. Its only a phone call to 0191 4902453 to find out how. No hard sell just no nonsense, unbiased advise on giving young people a chance.

We have 100 employers who have already put their money where their mouths are and taken an apprentice from NEAC. Come on UK plc share the responsibility of our young people.

Call 0191 4902453 or e-mail Paul.champion@neapprenticeship.co.uk who will give you all the info and support you need.

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