Testimonials

"Apprenticeships are a brilliant training route, impacting very positively on my business. As a result, we have somebody who is confident, experienced and who knows my business inside-out. This results in my business running more efficiently and profitably".

Sarah Halloran, Owner, Beauty Oasis, Weston-super-Mare

“Weston College has reinstated my faith and confidence in NVQs. They are highly effective at raising standards and achieving consistency across our business. Staff are motivated and empowered through learning and they are a great tool for spotting talent”

Kate Morgan Operations Manager, Cadbury House Hotel, Health Club and Spa, Congresbury

“The staff at Weston College have been brilliant. They have gone out of their way to help us – they always respond quickly, politely and professionally to all of our enquiries. The Apprenticeship training has been adapted to the “Jett way" and is relevant to our business. This has helped our new member of staff learn about our business really quickly, enabling her to make a valuable contribution early on in her career.

Patricia Taylor, Finance Manager and Company Secretary, Jett 26, Bristol

“My contact at the Business Enterprise Centre at Weston College is excellent – she is prompt, enthusiastic, open, knowledgeable and very helpful. She takes a holistic view of the hospital’s needs, is positive and always sees things through. The NVQ training has helped raise and maintain standards across the hospital.

Lynn Williams, Ward Manager, Cygnet Hospital, Weston-super-Mare

“The College was extremely proactive in helping us find the right people to work here. We can’t recommend the Business Enterprise Centre highly enough. Our relationship with Weston College is vital to our success and what we would like to achieve. They are almost stakeholders in our business, asking us what we need and how they can help. Equally, we listen to what they say.”

Mark Hands, Manager, Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House, Congresbury

“We chose to work with the Business Enterprise Centre as they are very professional and knowledgeable, and we have built a firm partnership. It’s not a one-size-fits-all process; they understand your business needs and work with you to find the best solutions. The Centre offers added value; they facilitate the training programme with ease and are very forward-thinking.”

Lisa Bailey, HR Adviser, Smurfit Kappa

“We have a great working relationship with the Business Enterprise Centre; they are extremely professional and always help us achieve our goals. The Centre has had a significant impact on our business; our business has flourished and we now have a more motivated and professional team. The Business Enterprise Centre are flexible to our needs, and our team have all gained knowledge, experience and achieved great results – and some of our team as a result of their training have gained promotion within the business.”

Brian Howe, Training Manager, Pontin’s Holidays

“The Business Enterprise Centre have gone out of their way to offer flexible solutions to training requests, and have frequently come onsite to discuss with staff their individual training requirements. They offer a highly professional service and have always given me expert, prompt advice and delivered results.”

Jill Cowles, Skills Audit Co-ordinator, North Somerset Council

“I would recommend the Business Enterprise Centre to organisations on the basis of the support we are provided with; the professional approach in all aspects of the work undertaken by the Centre and the results we received which has had a positive impact on our business.”

Nick Bailey, Head of Workforce, Primary Care Trust