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Jobs created at Newcastle Training firm thanks to clutch of high-profile contracts

A Newcastle training company is creating jobs thanks to a series of new contracts, including a major project to undertake skills training in the region.

John Buddle Work Village-based Arrow Sales Training has secured a contract under the North East LEP’s ‘Skills for the Workforce’ initiative, which will see them offer bespoke training to the region’s SMEs.

Director Michael McMeekin said: “This contract is really exciting because we can put together precise training that is employer-led.

“Instead of having to package together skills to satisfy funding streams we can target specific skills in isolation to give the employer’s workforce exactly what they need.

“It’s about delivering training that meets the needs of North East companies, without any strings attached.

“The LEP has a remit to create sustainable jobs, and this training will help SMEs to grow and achieve that. It’s also helping us grow as a business.”

Elsewhere Arrow are delivering a workplace learning programme in the region, as well as other smaller contracts.

Michael added: “We’re going to need more people to deliver training - and that’s across all sectors. We’ll need people equipped to train in all sectors from retail through professional services to the creative sector.”

The growth will take Arrow into other areas of training beyond the sales and customer service packages it has become renowned for.

Now, the firm will extend its services into business skills, warehousing, food and hygiene and first aid.

Michael now estimates the firm will need four trainers to fulfil the contracts, and is hopeful that more jobs will be created in the next 12 months.

Alexandra Johnson CEO of RHWE, the organisation which operates John Buddle Work Village, added: “I’m delighted to see one of our tenants go from strength-to-strength - particularly as Arrow Sales Training have worked so hard in their field.

“It’s great to see successful businesses like Arrow blossoming from Newcastle’s West End. I know this series of contracts will lead Michael and his team on to great things, and we look forward to welcoming the new recruits to John Buddle Work Village.”

Those who want to find out more about Arrow Sales Training’s services, and the forthcoming roles should go to arrowsales.co.uk.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .