e-learn2work is an innovative project with a regional focus on Yorkshire and the Humber.
Its aim is to identify and develop the role of e-learning within small and micro businesses.
Discovering the learning and development culture of their business
Determining the learning and development needs of their business
Developing a "can do" environment for their business
Deciding what is best and taking action
e-learn2work is part-financed through the European Social Fund under the Equal Programme.
Led by Knowledgebase (UK) Ltd, it is a partnership between private and public organisations
listed below.
Any small or micro size businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber wishing to find out more about
the project and how they might get involved should either use free phone 08000 242 445 or
contact Virtual College direct by emailing
info@virtual-college.co.uk
and head the email e-learn2work.
Founded in 1995, Virtual College has developed into one of the UK's leading providers of total
solutions within the e-learning arena.
Our key objective has been to help enhance
the traditional learning solution through the careful integration of technology.
This total solution embraces all aspects of the learning experience and, unlike many
other e-learning providers, extends to actual programme/qualification delivery – resulting
in a unique blended delivery solution. The knowledge and experience that this delivery provides
helps ensure that we strive to continually improve the solution.
The company has
developed a comprehensive product range focused specifically on helping businesses improve
their performance through the adoption of new ways of learning.
Our successes
in providing innovative and effective learning solutions demonstrate that we are well on
our way to achieving our mission statement:
"To be a world class provider of
blended training and development solutions."
Knowledge Base (UK) Ltd
Knowledge Base (UK) Ltd was first established in 1999 by the Universities of York and Hull,
University College of Ripon and York St John (now York St John College) and North Yorkshire
Training and Enterprise Council.
With the support of the DfES, Ufi/learndirect,
DTI, RDA (Yorkshire Forward), the LSC and European Social Fund, KBL has been able to play
a leading role in pioneering e-learning delivery to businesses and communities, locally,
regionally, nationally and European wide. We pro-actively work with a variety of organisations
both in the UK and across Europe.
With our headquarters at The University of
York Science Park, we also have offices in Sheffield, Doncaster and Hull, employing around
50 staff. We are contracted to manage and deliver learndirect in South Yorkshire, York &
North Yorkshire, Humber and nationally in collaboration with the SkillsActive Sector Skills Council.
MRS
The MRS Consultancy Ltd is based at Ainderby Hall in North Yorkshire, UK about 56 kilometres
north west of York at the entrance to a National Park called The Yorkshire Dales.
Through the use of new technologies we operate across Yorkshire and the Humber Region
(population 5.3 million) as well as across the rest of Europe.
Our particular
expertise is in working with small and medium sized organisations (SMEs) to improve their
business performance through innovation and the business-led application of Information
and Communication Technologies (ICT).
The Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education
The reputation the Institute enjoys with employers, students and associate universities has been
founded on the quality of our courses and the excellent facilities that we can provide. It is this
reputation which will ensure you will look back with great satisfaction on the time you spend
with us.
Academic qualifications – a range of traditional academic courses can
be studied ranging in level from GCSE and A-level to degrees. These courses are available
in a range of subjects,
Vocational qualifications – most qualifications are
now being converted to NVQs and GNVQ/AVCEs. These courses are vocational and are more work-related
than the academic courses. NVQs are relevant to work, and are often taken by those currently in
employment. GNVQ/AVCEs can be viewed as the vocational A-level. Again there are a wide range of
courses available as Vocational Qualifications.
Short courses & fun courses
–we also offer a wide range of short courses, and fun courses, as evening classes for all age
ranges. On these courses you can learn about using computers, learn to cook Chinese, Indian
and vegetarian dishes, learn about media production and much more.
BTL
Based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, BTL Group Ltd is a leading supplier of technology
solutions for e-learning and e-assessment.
University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a successful, popular and innovative modern university,
offering a wide range of education and training courses.
University of Birmingham
UCE Birmingham was established by statute in March 1992, combining smaller institutions in
Birmingham to create a major educational force.
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology has a diverse range of full and part-time
courses as well as higher education and apprenticeship programmes. The college has
excellent links with industry and works alongside companies such as Hallam FM and RWEnpower.
Propeller
Propeller TV's mission is to air high-quality programming, to inspire people to achieve
and contribute, to help new talent break new ground and to support career development
in film and television making.
Manufacturing Improvement International Ltd
Manufacturing Improvement International Ltd provides consultancy services aimed at developing
manufacturing excellence and improving business performance.
Tribal
Tribal has more than 20 years' experience of developing highly creative products and
resources for training. They have the ability to combine skills in learning design,
graphics, software engineering and multi-media in a powerful mix.
