Five ways to win an award with your training programme

Preparing new workers for future employment through employability and skills schemes, work experience, apprenticeships and more is a vital part of nurturing the world of business. 

At the Hampshire Business Awards 2023, we’re looking to recognise some of the most effective and valuable initiatives in the region that are responsible for training up the next generation of brilliance. 

Sponsored by Utilita, the Commitment to Education, Training & Skills Award will be presented to a business that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing opportunities for learning and development, with a focus on enhancing the employability and skills of the local community. 

So, what can you do to set yourself apart and make sure your programme wins you that sought-after trophy? 

Here are five ways to be crowned a winner with your training programme: 

Make it relevant – with Hampshire being home to such a diverse range of rapidly developing sectors and industries, you should be offering training that reflects the direction of the region’s business to best prepare trainees for the future of work. 

Make it inclusive – even for the toughest of subjects, you will see interest coming from all kinds of people. Open your initiatives up to a broad audience and design them in a way that is effective for everyone. 

Make it accessible – it's no good setting up a programme designed to help Hampshire’s future workforce if not everyone has the ability to access it. To positively impact the community, you need to be making training available to everyone who wants it. 

Make it thorough – if you’re going to be teaching vital skills to a fresh team of trainees, make sure you teach them properly. The more detailed your course, the easier you’ll find it to foster confidence and independence in your students. 

Make it yours – With every educator and programme leader in Hampshire vying to take home a trophy from the Hampshire Business Awards, we’re looking for a nominee whose programme is a cut above the rest. If you can put a unique spin on your education, training or skills programme then you’re in with a good chance of being crowned a winner at this year’s gala event. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to triumph at the Hampshire Business Awards? 

Then submit your nominations online now – it's quick, easy and completely free. 

Thank you again to Utilita for sponsoring this award and for joining us in supporting Hampshire’s business event of the year. 

For more information about this event, click here.