MANPOWER IMPROVES ONLINE UNIVERSITY
1100 courses available on Global Learning Centre
Manpower, the UK’s leading recruiter of flexible, contract and
temporary workforce today announces improvements to its web-based
university, the Global Learning Centre, having made many more of the
courses interactive. All courses are available free to candidates
currently registered with Manpower. Over 2000 people currently participate
in courses on the Global Learning Centre every month.
The new courses are simple and enjoyable to use. Many of them contain
an interactive element including role-playing and audio. Some example
topics include Call Centre Skills, Presentation Skills, Advanced
Sales and Communication Techniques and Website design. Candidates
will now be able to improve their skills in areas as diverse as
IT, communication and leadership.
Simon Harper, Manpower’s E-Marketing Executive commented:
“These improvements confirm our commitment to improving the
skills of our staff. These course subjects are relevant to today’s
business world and will enhance candidates’ career prospects
with our clients. In today’s competitive jobs market it is
essential that jobseekers are skilled to the best of their ability
and Manpower is helping them achieve this.”
“Not many recruitment agencies can demonstrate such a commitment
to e-learning for all. We believe the Global Learning Centre offers
our candidates a great opportunity to become even more marketable.
Because the Global Learning Centre is accessible online, they are
able to participate in the training whenever it is convenient for
them.”
Becci Rogerson (22 yrs) was a Mother wishing to return to work.
Becci wanted to work in an office environment, however she had no
previous office experience and prior to having her child she had
worked in retail and hairdressing. When she approached Manpower’s
Harlow branch they suggested she log on to GLC to gain some computer
skills. As she didn’t have internet access she completed the
courses in the branch. She began with Word and Excel for beginners
and quickly reached the intermediate level. After successfully completing
these courses she was offered a temporary position working in the
Manpower branch for 4 months. Manpower then put her forward for
a Customer Service role with a major high street bank where she
further developed her career. Says Becci: “I would never have
been able to find work in an office environment without Manpower's
Global Learning Centre. The courses were really useful and really
helped me."
Manpower‘s other leading internet services include a large
stake in GoJobsite, the UK’s longest established and market
leading multi-sector electronic recruitment channel.
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on 020 8870 2214. Or you can e-mail us by selecting Press
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