Benefits To Companis Signing Up To The Birmingham European Vocational College

1. Companies are signing up not only to a training programme but a comprehensive support package designed to improve Birmingham's & the West Midlands business links with Europe

2. Improve trade with Europe - through the help of the Council's twinning arrangements

3. The Council's "International Team" will provide cultural and trade packs to participating companies

4. Business Support from the Council International Unit and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's European Unit

5. Strong links with Matthew Boulton College's European Business Club - opportunities to network

6. Development of multi-skilled and flexible employees, able to meet the demands made by increasingly competitive markets

7. Development of employees' transferable skills and European language, cultural and business competencies

8. Improved retention of participating employees, over 90% of students stay with their companies after completing training*

9. A guarantee of high quality training and completion rate.

10. Employer involvement in the programme at each stage.

* Mr Burger, General Manager Commerzbank and Chairman, London European Vocational College.

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