Networking, meet your local business representatives, managers or owners – enjoy a free glass of wine with delicious canapes – have some fun with our Casino Tables and Magician – Smile for the Camera with Diamond Photographic taking all of our event photos
NANSA, a disability charity for people in Norfolk, hasalmostraised enough money for a minibus. Can you help with the final stages?
The minibus we are looking to buy costs £20,000. So far we’ve raised £17,000, so we’re not far off at all! We just need your help with these final stages of fundraising.
Why do we need a minibus?
We currently havetwo cars,a Berlingo and Kangoo. These are used totake members from our Youth and Adult Services on outings, such as bowling or swimming.
Theseare the challenges we are currently faced with:
Our numbers have outgrown the size of thesevehicles.
The cars fit a maximum of three members in each, butacross all services there are 140 people that attendNANSA!
Although the cars have wheelchair space, they don’tcater for all wheelchair specifications, meaning that some people are unable to join in on outings.
Our support workers struggle to transport wheelchair users into the cars, as you can see in the film.
A minibuys would benefit us in lots ofdifferent ways:
First and foremost, it’s a 16 seater, so we would be able to take large groups out. This would give members the opportunity to experience more and visit lots of different places.
The minibus fitsallwheelchair specifications (check out the space in the back!) so our outings would be fully inclusive.
There is an automated lift which would make transporting wheelchair users much more straightforward, as well as saving our support workers’ backs!
The range of activities would be broadened, and people would have much more choice in what they want to get out of NANSA’s services.
Some members aredoing courses where they cangain a nationallyaccredited Gateway qualification, promoting employment opportunities. With a minibus, members would be able to get much more out of these courses,as they would be able tovisit places in the community, reinforcing what they have learnt during sessions.
A minibus would ultimately allow our members to access the wider community on a regular basis, and therefore integrate into society.
Connect-Ed 2014 will be focused on business , and will create a great opportunity for teachers, career advisors and support staff to engage and connect with business leaders based in Norfolk.
Promoting Knowledge and Careers
The main theme that runs throughout the day is “Getting Connect-Ed”, a real chance for those working with young people every day to get an insight into business, careers, and how business employers recruit.
Connect-Ed is about just that, getting connected. Developing young people, and providing opportunities for them to progress into the world of work, needs a network of people working together, informed about how the other operates day-to-day. Connect-Ed is about bringing those people together and sharing that knowledge.
The day will consist of a combination of presentations and interactive sessions. We would look to group those attending into small focus groups made up of teachers, careers staff, training providers and employers. Each focus group would contain 8-12 members with at least a half of the group made up of attending employers and encourage the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and career opportunities within the sector.
Session 1 – My Journey This session would be kicked off with an introduction to the day the employers present in the room and their willingness to work with those from education and careers.
ACTIVITY 1 A short presentation by some leading business figures, followed by a panel discussion on employment and career opportunities in business.ACTIVITY 2 “My Journey” – Each member of the focus group sharing their journey of how they got to where they are today.
Session 2 – Sector KnowledgeACTIVITY 3 Sector awareness, a presentation on how the sector has developed in the region, and where it is heading.ACTIVITY 4 Skills and Knowledge requirements in the sector, how these have changed, and how they are going to develop in the future.
Session 3 – Pathfinder How young individuals can develop into roles in the sector. This session would look at recruitment into the sector, training and qualifications requirements.
ACTIVITY 5 A short presentation around recruitment into the sector, and how jobs are advertised and recruited for.ACTIVITY 6 Group exercise where more knowledge can be shared around recruitment and training.
Session 4 – Connect-Ed Pledge A focus on how to take the knowledge back to the students, and engaging them with activities to inspire them into a career in the sector.
Those supporting the event would look to make pledges to engage and involve their organisation in supporting local students.
Connect-Ed 2014 Conference 10th July at The Space – Norwich
Connect-Ed 2014 A FREE to attend conference being held in Norwich on the 10th July at The Space Norwich. This event will bring together education and enterprise, and an opportunity to share and shape careers in business in Norfolk. The event will start at 9:30 and close at 4pm
Join us every Tuesday for some top business tips from tried-and-tested local businesses and professionals. Hear how they’ve made their successes, how they overcome obstacles, what makes for effective and efficient working and all manner of other helpful anecdotes and stories.
Dates include:
21st June – Speaker TBC
28th June – Speaker TBC
5th July – Speaker TBC
12th July – Speaker TBC
19th July – Speaker TBC
26th July – Speaker TBC
2nd August – Speaker TBC
9th August – Speaker TBC
16th August – Speaker TBC
23rd August – Speaker TBC
30th August – Speaker TBC
To book your FREE place or ask any questions, email us!
Showcase demos and Q&A on specific uses for robotics and co-bots in manufacturing and engineering.
In partnership with NAAME and a handful of local robotics and cobot manufacturers, discussing and demoing how robotics can be used within manufacturing and engineering processes.
We invite all SME businesses in Norfolk to attend an informative and relaxed networking session from 5-7pm on Wednesday 14th November at the Edwards Room, Norfolk County Hall, Martineau Lane, NR1 2DH.
Be a part of Norfolk’s innovative new scheme for apprenticeships
Find out how your business can benefit from levy transfer
Book onto free training for your business
Build a network of SMEs in your area
Discover a cost effective recruitment solution
Refreshments and parking are provided free of charge.
Agenda: 5pm- Networking 5.45pm- Ways to enhance your business 6.15pm- Networking
For more information, or if you would like to exhibit at this event, please call us on 01603 737739 or email katie@tracweb.co.uk.
Smith & Pinching are delighted to announce the August date for their bi-monthly networking lunch club in Holt. This is a relaxed and informal event, giving you the opportunity to create new business contacts.
When: Monday 19th August 2013 Where: The Lawns Wine Bar & Hotel, 26 Station Road, Holt Time: 12pm for 12.30pm Cost: £15.95
Join the best Norfolk and Norwich tech companies for dinner, while enjoying good food and great company. Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure A desire to innovate, with continual reinvestment creating bigger and bolder attractions – this is what our guest speakers have in mammoth (or should I say dinosaur!) proportions. Owners of award-winning, Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure in Lenwade, Martin and Adam Goymour will be sharing their aspirations to develop this thriving business both in Norfolk and further afield. Not ones to rest on their laurels, they’ve already rebranded and invested millions so they can appeal to a broader market. In 2018, they won the Best Large Visitor Attraction award in the Norfolk and Suffolk Tourism Awards. With more projects ‘in the pipeline’, their hard work and enthusiasm for innovation and redevelopment are evident. From advancing their green energy strategy by placing solar panels on their indoor play area to a fossil dig and a steampunk-inspired restaurant in the Victorian walled garden, they are delighting thousands of visitors of all ages in Norfolk’s very own Jurassic Park.
Course Title; Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection Skills
Aim; The qualification provides skills in the auditing and inspection of food manufacturing processes, in order to effectively verify HACCP and general food safety and management systems. Especially valuable for BRC, SALSA, etc certificated manufacturers and multi-site catering operations where consistency is valuable.
Objectives
*Understanding auditing and inspection- what it is and appreciate the benefits and limitations
*Collecting & verifying of information
*Identify and plan the stages in Audit and Inspection
*Improve the ability to analyse & interpret data
*People Skills- improve your ability to get the right information
*Identify the competencies & characteristics of Auditors
*Understanding the implementation of on-site audits & inspections
*How to prepare written reports
Organisation
Duration; The course is delivered over one day- it is a classroom session- based on a number of syndicate exercises, activities & case studies- no chalk & talk here!
Exam/Assessment; 30 question multiple choice test: Pass mark 20, Merit mark 25
Cost; £185 plus VAT includes notes, refreshments & lunch and the assessment & certification fees (HABC)
Awarding Body; Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance (HABC)
Tutor; Richard Mills
Differentiation; Reasonable (Level 2 or equivalent) literacy, good communication skills, a broad understanding of food safety and its management systems, and experience of food manufacturing or large scale catering processes.
Audience; This qualification is for supervisors, team leaders & QA staff who are involved in the verification of Food Safety through Auditing & Inspection
Feedback; “thank you for your help, guidance and interest in putting on our courses…at such short notice. We all thought you were an exceptional presenterandmade it a mostenjoyable and productive experience. (Wow ! That’s got to be worth a “Brucie Bonus”)” Ernie Woodhouse, QA Team, Youngs Seafoods
For more information on this course please contact us on 01603 473472 or visit our website