National Training Resources Limited (NTRL) was established in 1993 to 'Put National back into Training'. We do this by providing a wide range of advisory, information and support services to training organisations, agencies and corporate training departments in industry, commerce and the public sector throughout the United Kingdom. The team has a special blend of expertise and experience within the training and development business, underpinned by a professional approach focused on service to our clients.
The UK training industry is fragmented into some 5,000 companies providing contracted training to LSCs and other agencies on a local basis with a further 7,000 involved in other vocational training. We are in a unique position, providing a focal point for services, communications and representation within this network.
Robert is an EFQM advisor, manager of the Confederation of Group Training Schemes (COGS) and a founder member of the Association of Learning Providers (ALP). He also sits on a number of government committees including the Bureaucracy Task Force. He was awarded his MBE in 2001 for services to training and enterprise.
A founding director of National Training Resources, Jon had been involved in training for some 24 years previously as chairman and board member of Fylde Training. With a broad knowledge of Government, TEC and EU funding policies, he has been involved with design and implementation of some conceptual programmes for SME managers and employee development models.
Jon also oversees the Excellence in Learning division, and is the point of contact for major projects and LSC liason. Visit the Excellence in Learning website at www.excellence-in-learning.co.uk
Helen has extensive experience of event organisation and is responsible for the NTRL Events Division covering all conferences and workshops. She also oversees the team that develops and manages the programmes. Before joining NTRL, Helen managed a successful Event Management business.
Ian has many years experience at running events for the learning sector. He runs Excellence in Learning's programme of workshops on improving and implementing quality and staff development.
Andrew has previously worked for an e-Learning development organisation and in the broadband schools network team of a borough council.