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Highly commended for CN Specialists Training Excellence award
We're delighted that VGC Academy has been Highly Commended in the CN Specialists Training Excellence awards 2021....
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We've been shortlisted for two Better Society awards - National Commitment to Skills and Training, and National Commitment to the Community
Read article about “ Shortlisted for Better Society awards ”Highly commended for BCIA award for Go Beyond The Gates
We're shortlisted for the British Construction Industry award (BCIA) for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year for Go Beyond The Gates
Read article about “ Highly commended for BCIA award for Go Beyond The Gates ”Our 2021 staff survey results
We had even more responses to our staff survey than last year, and our total net promoter score came out as an impressive 63.5 ....
Read article about “ Our 2021 staff survey results ”VGC staff gain 150 future-proof NVQ qualifications
Despite the challenges of COVID, we have continued to fund all our training programmes including life-long NVQ qualifications.
Read article about “ VGC staff gain 150 future-proof NVQ qualifications ”VGC Academy shortlisted for REC award
VGC has been shortlisted for the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) People Development Business of the Year award for VGC Academy
Read article about “ VGC Academy shortlisted for REC award ”Chantal’s ongoing career progression
Chantal Austin has been promoted to quality and compliance manager. She first joined VGC as a resourcer after work experience in 2014....
Read article about “ Chantal’s ongoing career progression ”Achilles Building Confidence audit success
We have passed the Achilles gold one-day audit to achieve Building Confidence Accreditation, with no non-conformances or adverse comments....
Read article about “ Achilles Building Confidence audit success ”COVID-19 absence reporting and sick pay (SSP)
COVID-19 coronavirus: guidance for staff on absence reporting and entitlement to statutory sick pay (SSP) if you are ill or asked to self-isolate.
Read article about “ COVID-19 absence reporting and sick pay (SSP) ”Manual handling week campaign success
Our Feb 2021 manual handling week campaign gained 1,886 social media engagements, reduced injuries by 44%, and increased observations by 62%.
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About our online staff update meeting on 30 June - watch the recording for news including new starters, qualifications and commendations....
Read article about “ Staff update meeting June 2021 ”We’ve won two Inspire awards
In the Inspire Awards ceremony (online) on 8 July, VGC was awarded 'Most Inspiring Employer' and 'Most Inspiring Employment Initiative'....
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