Stansted boosts employment academy funding to £300,000
Stansted Airport has donated a further £50,000 to the Stansted Employment and Training Academy, operated by Urban Futures, boosting total donations from airport funds to £300,000.
The latest funding is in addition to the £250,000* commitment made by Stansted Airport when the academy first opened its doors in 2008, will help build on the existing work of the Academy and is part of a long term commitment by the airport to support employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Chris Wiggan Head of Public Affairs, London Stansted Airport said:
“With unemployment rising above 2.5million and one in five young people now out of work, we’re delighted to do our bit to support the important work of the Stansted Employment and Training Academy with a further £50,000 funding.
“As the biggest single site employer in the region, we’re fully committed to helping people gain access to new skills and opportunities and the Academy provides a first class walk in facility for anyone seeking employment at the airport, wanting to improve their skills or get connected with apprenticeship opportunities.
“The Academy is an integral part of the airport community and we hope this latest cash injection will help open the door to more opportunities, giving more people across the region access to the varied roles on offer here at Stansted.”
The Stansted Employment and Training Academy delivers a range of services including:
-walk-in facility for anyone seeking employment at Stansted
-educational visits for primary, secondary and tertiary educational facilities
-training support for airport employers and their staff
-accredited pre-employment training for the unemployed
Anita Garrard, Manager of the Stansted Employment and Training Academy, said:
“Since opening our doors in 2008, and with the generous support of Stansted Airport Limited, we have supported thousands of individuals looking for new employment and helped deliver many training opportunities for people keen to improve skills and open new doors on their career path.
“Our partnership approach at Stansted, working closely with BAA, airport employers and public agencies, has proven to be very successful and we’ll continue to do all we can to promote the wide variety of career opportunities available at this major international airport.”
For more information on services the Stansted Employment and Training Academy can provide look online at www.stanstedairportacademy.com, telephone 01279 661007 or visit the Academy in person at Stansted Airport (Open 09.00am – 16.00pm Monday to Friday).
Derek Winters started at Stansted Airport in November 1966 as a Accounts Clerk.
He held various positions throughout his 42 years including:
Personnel & Training, Terminal, Cargo, Public Relations & Marketing, he now resides in the Noise Complaints Department.
He also ran an airport paper called the ' Airport Express' Derek will be giving a presentation on the History of the Airport 'A Lighter View' this will include unusual events and his personal experiences in his 42 years at the airport.
His presentations have always gone down exceptionally well with his many audiences, and his interesting anecdotes of airport life are a testament to Stansted's history.
£15.00 Members £35.00 Non Members (prices subject to VAT). Cancellation policy 2 working days prior to event.
This event is both sponsored and hosted by the Radisson SAS. Since opening its doors in 2004 the Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport has won several awards including architectural recognition for design and the Essex Business Awards Customer Care & Service Category. We have also been ranked by MSNBC and Forbes as ‘One of The World’s Best Airport Hotels.’ Just two minutes from the airport terminal and with free internet access for all guests you really can’t do better at Stansted.
The Radisson SAS Hotel in Stansted is the only hotel with direct link to Stansted airport - just a 2 minute walk, ideal hotel for staying over before you fly. Car parking packages are available.
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