Quality standards met by BXL!

Offering a high standard of service is important to BXL and this was acknowledged in early March when we received three very important accreditations. Our NextStep team had their Matrix standard renewed for a second time and our elev8 NEET project was also awarded the accreditation. Matrix Standard is the national quality standard for any organisation that delivers information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work. Click here to find out more about Matrix.

Our Education Business Partnership also achieved AEBE accreditation. This new award is the Education Business Excellence Standard approved by the DCSF. This award recognises the continued efforts and high standards that we have achieved and our ongoing work connecting education and the world of work for the benefit of young people in the area. BXL EBP is one of the first 25 of over 100 Education Business Partnership Organisations in the UK to be accredited with this award. (By April 2011 only EBPs with this accreditation will be eligible to continue to be commissioned) click here to read the press release.

‘Bxcellent’ Outplacement Service

Changing economic circumstances have led to companies having to face difficult decisions. If your organisation is planning to make redundancies our Outplacement Service will provide you with support to ease you and your workforce into facing new challenges. We can guide you through the difficult transition period offering independent advice and guidance by qualified careers advisers. We work with both individuals and HR professionals. If you are an individual or company who may require outplacement support please read on...

Don’t forget that we are offering our Bxcellent Career Coaching Interview for just £99 (inc.VAT), normally priced at £125 + VAT. You will get impartial and expert advice from our fully qualified Advisors. Call 0121 423 8287 to book an appointment.

Education Business Exchange breakfast events

BXL's second Business Exchange event took place on the 26th February at Pinsent Masons. The event was again well attended and a lively discussion ensued. The session covered de-mystifying qualifications and in particular the Diplomas. Educators, employers, LSC and Home Office representatives were invited to talk around this subject and beyond this, what other steps can be taken to improve young peoples' employability skills. Click here to read more.

The next session will centre on ‘The Big Idea’ a joint proposal from BXL, the Chamber of Commerce and Birmingham Metropolitan College to provide Hubs across the city to knit together businesses, communities and Deliverers to reduce unemployment and enhance individual’s employability .

To find our more and register for the next event on the 21st May click here.

Have your input on Diplomas

We are keen to invite employers, from the following sectors, to learn more about the Diplomas.
Public Services and Society, Health & Development
Travel & Tourism and Hospitality
Retail and Business Administration & Finance
There are still opportunities for you to impact on the Diplomas, so come along and network with similar businesses and shape your future employees! Click the link to register.

BXL’s NEET programme - spring courses

Elev8 have a great mix of courses this spring for your NEET clients, from Construction and Salon Services through to Employability Skills. Check out our website for more information including start dates and locations or print out all the latest course posters. Remember, our dedicated Outreach Workers go to extra lengths to ensure learners progress into Further Education, training or employment.
Read our case studies;

Tim receives the right support, through elev8, to address his behavioural problems and is now doing well on a level 1 Plumbing Course... Click here to read more.

John, with the help of elev8, finds the right environment to study and has now secured a place on a Carpentry E2E programme... Click here to read more.