Training & HR Development

1 Introduction

A large and important part of NEMI's activity is concerned with helping to promote and foster a skilled and competent workforce in the region. As such we operate an independent advisory service working directly with Industry, Education and Government Bodies to meet specific training and development needs.

The primary purpose of this activity is to establish and coordinate a training and development service for the Regional Electronics and Microelectronics Industry in the North East and to add value to the existing training infrastructure for the benefit of employers and potential and existing employees.

2 Services to Business

All business, at some point in their development need to acquire, train, develop and keep a competent workforce. This applies whether they are a major semiconductor fabrication plant or a small technology start-up. NEMI's training coordination service is not affiliated to any provider and can take an even handed view of a company's needs and the provision available. We offer:

A single point of contact
Upskilling Advice
Training Needs Analysis
Personal Development Plans
NVQs / Further Education
Sourcing/Management of funding when applicable
Vendor Course Endorsement
Assistance in Marketing Activities
Network Development
Skills Sets

3 Education and Training

The region has long taken a coordinated approach to the provision of a wide spectrum of training and development in technology subjects particularly those allied to mechatronics.

NEMI supports organisations in training and development by:

The identification of local needs by supporting networks of colleges, universities and employers
Ensuring that any constraints on provision, age, qualification, college calendar or accommodation can be replaced with a more flexible response to local needs
Engaging young people in the world of work
Facilitating a flexible approach by colleges and universities to the design, pricing and delivery of programmes
Working with industry and education to ensure the curriculum meets industry requirements
Overseeing of the formulation of presentations to regional schools, colleges and Careers Advisors

The following links give information either directly from the provider or through the NEMI Training CD-ROM.

North Tyneside College of Further Education
Darlington College of Technology
University of Newcastle
University of Northumbria
University of Durham
Applied Materials

4 Employment

NEMI works with a number of companies and organisations in the field of training related to employment.

Helping people to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to enable entry into the Electronics and Semiconductor Industry
Helping long term unemployed people and others in the labour market to gain the soft and occupational skills needed to get a job
Short Job Focused Training Courses
Working with local recruitment agencies and employers to ensure the regional skill base meets current or predicted recruitment gaps
Working with inward investors
Modern Apprentice Programmes
Work Placements

5 The Employment Service

The regional employment services maintain a list of all notified vacancies which can be accessed through contacts here:

http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/

6 The NEMI Interactive Training Directory

The original paper format first issued in 1999 has been replaced by an interactive CD-ROM. This web-enacted CD gives all the information regarding career paths in electronics in the region.

The CD is available free of charge. Please send an email to info@nemi-cai.com

NEMI website 2008