A Stockton learning scheme has been named top Enterprise Learning Product at the 2014 Celebration of Enterprise Awards.
Educational product specialist SureTrax provides young people with the “tools and confidence” to succeed in the world of work.
Its Self Marketing and Personal Enterprise Programme helps learners boost their employability and enterprise skills and engage with employers in a professional manner, according to the company. And now the scheme is being adopted by a growing network of colleges and training organisations.
Suretrax, which is based at Stockton Business Centre on the town’s Brunswick Street, was presented with its award at a prestigious event at the House of Lords.
The annual Celebration of Enterprise awards, hosted by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) and the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI), bring together key figures from the UK’s small business, enterprise and skills sector. It’s held to celebrate the best in enterprise learning and skills.
Suretrax’s programme, which is Ofqual recognised and SFEDI accredited, has fast gained a reputation for ‘helping learners to help themselves, building their self-belief and equipping them with practical skills’ to succeed in the jobs market.
It’s made up of six ‘easy’ steps to break into the world of work - and sustain a job.
These steps, Suretrax claims, help them to take control, realise and fulfil their potential through being organised and the skills and knowledge to continue developing their life and career.
Founder, Tony Osborne, said: “Our innovative approach promotes entrepreneurial and enterprising attitudes and creates a culture of ownership and action and provides learners with the confidence, skills and knowledge to proactively engage with the business world.
“Delegates are able to access a wider range of opportunities within the employment market by thinking like an employer.
“The SureTrax programme development team is experienced in leading high-performance business and sales teams in multi-national, blue-chip organisations with extensive knowledge of new business start-ups, recruitment, the Welfare to Work sector and labour market intelligence.”
The programme has been developed over three years with the input of more than 1500 participants, a “high percentage” of which have moved into sustainable employment, self-employment or further training according to Suretrax.
Ruth Lowbridge, Executive Chair of SFEDI and IOEE, said: “We’re delighted to present SureTrax with this award. The company’s programme is making a real difference to the lives of those striving to get a job in today’s competitive marketplace”.
Other winners at the event included John Timpson CBE, CEO of the Timpson Group and Jason Holt, CEO of the Holts Group and the Government appointed Small Business Ambassador for Apprenticeships.
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