The Capital Bank Academy set up in September 2004 aims to improve the employability skills, motivation and aspirations of the participants, putting them in good stead for future employment with Capital Bank. The Academy exists to complement and enhance Capital Bank's recruitment strategy.
Ultimately, the programme will help to ensure that Capital Bank Academy 'graduates' are fully trained to meet the specific requirements of the company and, on the whole, are better prepared for employment in what is a dynamic industry. Participating students spend two days each week at Capital Bank working towards a Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service.
Throughout their time with the Academy they complete a range of on-and off-the-job training experiences. All training is delivered and coordinated by an employee seconded for two days a week from Capital Bank. On the remaining three days the students study complementary subjects back at school.
- To provide up to 10 places for local sixth form students on an intensive training programme in a real-life working environment
- To provide an alternative vocational training environment that meets the needs of each individual
- To support all students in gaining full accreditation for their Level 2 NVQ in Customer Service
- To increase students' confidence and maturity
- To enhance students' employability for the future by providing them with a transferable package of skills relevant to many industries
- To boost students' motivation and self-esteem
- To deliver a training programme that meets Capital Bank's requirements but which also provides students with valuable work skills and experience in a challenging and fun learning environment
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- Students from Years 12 and 13 hoping to pursue a career in customer service
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- The programme has strong links with the business studies and ICT curricula. Students benefit from the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how a business operates on a daily basis and can transfer this knowledge to enhance their curriculum-based learning and achievement in the school setting. The programme combines traditional studies with vocational training, allowing students to gain a variety of qualifications.
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- Academy of Excellence (Liverpool City Council)
- Capital Bank
- New Heys Business and Enterprise College (now the registered NVQ centre and programme coordinator)
- OCR
- Parklands High School
- St Benedict's College
- Speke Garston Education Action Zone
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