"Smiths News has put considerable investment into the Apprenticeship programme & believes it has added real value to the business by developing talented, multi-skilled supervisors & managers. Senior management have been delighted with the success of the scheme & the quality of the development & support provided for individuals."

"The introduction of the NVQs has helped us to develop and recognise the skills of our staff and  improve the performance of the business. Working closely with Targeted Training Projects has enabled us to develop programmes aligned with the needs of our business across the workforce. As a result we are seeing real benefits in terms of workforce retention, reduced absenteeism and improved levels of staff satisfaction."

"The introduction of the NVQs has helped us to develop and recognise the skills of our staff and  improve the performance of the business. Working closely with Targeted Training Projects has enabled us to develop programmes aligned with the needs of our business across the workforce. As a result we are seeing real benefits in terms of workforce retention, reduced absenteeism and improved levels of staff satisfaction."