Join Jade for a Virtual Coffee Morning
As we are all aware of the recent challenging times and as a light-hearted catch-up, SRSCC is hosting a virtual coffee morning with our Apprenticeship Manager Jade Rabezzana-Drake on April 17th 9:00am – 9:30am. During the coffee morning, we would like you to get comfortable make yourself your favourite drink and let’s have a chat […]
COVID-19 FAQs by Learners
We’re in uncharted territory with the spread of COVID-19 but the SRSCC team would like to remind our learners that our courses are still running via our Virtual Classroom. We’re keeping up to date with the latest information provided by CIPS and the Government and have compiled a list of FAQs concerning Apprenticeships, courses […]
Important Information Concerning Exams and Results
March/May Exams If your exams were cancelled in March or May, then CIPS will transfer your bookings to the 13 – 24 July exams series as a priority booking for these exams. You don’t have to do anything. Your updated exam bookings will be in your cips.org/MyCIPS account by the 8th of May 2020 and revised exam […]
A Highlight on our Sister Organisation, SR Strategic Sourcing
Our sister company SR Strategic Sourcing Ltd (SRSS) was founded in 2014 to compliment the SR Supply Chain Consultants Ltd (SRSCC) vocational qualification in procurement qualification and apprenticeship programmes. Our Managing Director Susan Rashid, keen to close all gaps and not miss an opportunity to improve procurement established a fantastic partnership with Gary Tinsley. SR […]
Alison Simpson – Why I Mentor?
What made me mentor? As a tutor, I get to meet students in a formal training session, but I felt I could add something to their apprenticeship journey by helping them with support and guidance outside of a classroom. I have worked as a procurement professional for over 20 years and felt that perhaps some […]
COVID-19 Update
Course attendance All sessions are currently taking place as normal. We are working with our delivery partners and when/if we feel it appropriate for our learners we will switch class delivery to video conference to avoid any disruption to learning. These sessions will be recorded for those that are unable to attend due to illness. […]
SCM? What’s That When it’s at Home?
I dread social conversations when someone casually asks “What is it you do?” So what’s the reason I struggle with this question? Is it because I have a really embarrassing job perhaps, such as a walking advertising board or maybe a socially irritating job such as a traffic warden? Actually, it’s neither of these. If […]
Join us at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference and Exhibition
The Annual Apprenticeship Conference and Exhibition is the flagship national apprenticeship event for employers and providers. Our MD Susan Rashid and Business Development and Relationship Manager Clare Towne will be exhibiting at AAC 2020. They’ll be discussing the level 3, 5 and 6 commercial CIPS and Apprenticeship programmes which will be ready for delivery in September 2020. […]
Mhairi Richardson – Why I mentor
What made me want to be a mentor? Having worked in a variety of workplaces covering many elements of Sales, Procurement and Operations I have seen the impact that good training and education can have on the people within those businesses. I am fortunate enough to have had mentors both formal and informal through my […]
Functional Skills, Initial Diagnostics and The Relevance to The Apprenticeship
What are Functional Skills? Functional Skills are the fundamental skills that everyone needs to be able to operate confidently, effectively, successfully and independently in their working and personal lives. Students can study for Functional Skills in practical ways and apply core skills to real-life situations. They are flexible qualifications with multiple assessment opportunities, which means […]
SMEs and Apprenticeships: Good news but Look Sharp
The ESFA has given SME’s the opportunity to access any provider on the Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider list and utilise levy funding to support training which includes both new roles and the upskilling of existing employees. Employers will be able to create an account, reserve access to funding and choose a Registered Apprenticeship Training Provider of which […]
Introducing SRSCC’s latest stars
Jordan Mackreal – Administrator Jordan attended Preston College in 2013 and completed his Business Studies in 2014. Wanting to get into the work environment Jordan started working at Batley’s Cash and Carry in the warehousing department, where he worked for 4 years. After working in Batley’s Jordan wanted to put his Business Studies to use […]