Business Case Studies
www.timico.co.uk
Timico Ltd is the Newark based business-only ISP and achieved the 7th position in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 that ranks the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK. Deloitte launched this programme over 10 years’ ago in order to celebrate world-class achievements within the UK’s technology sector.
Grantham College Business Development Centre has been working with Timico and 31 of its staff, providing NVQs in Business and Administration, Customer Service, Team Leading and Management. Timico celebrated the achievement of some of its staff at a Presentation Ceremony on Wednesday 16 December. Certificates and plaques were presented to the staff by the CEO of Timico, Mr Chris Tombs.
www.thehealthyhub.co.uk
The Healthy Hub celebrated its 1st year of operations on Wednesday 9 December 2009 with a keynote speaker, David Kelly – Head of Services and Development for Social Enterprise East Midlands – giving his talk at 12.45 followed by a buffet lunch.
The Healthy Hub is a social enterprise trading as a Community Interest Company whereby its profits are ploughed back into the community. It was set up in November 2008 to provide support and employment to people that were out of work and who consider themselves to be economically disadvantaged. Many of these people have mental or physical health problems, no qualifications, learning difficulties, housing issues or experience of the criminal justice system.
Seven staff started their NVQs at Level 2 with Grantham College in April this year and all have successfully achieved their qualification either in Customer Service or Business and Administration, depending upon their role within the organisation. This has been a major achievement for these candidates and has helped to develop their confidence and skills in carrying out their duties within the cafe, food store or the reception area.