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Basingstoke ITEC

Apprenticeships work well for recruitment
and to train existing employees.

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Our subject areas: City & Guilds I.T., Software,
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Basingstoke ITEC is for looking for

employers to take on responsible
and highly motivated young people.

We have nearly 30 years programme to be responsive to The students are learning the very
of experience finding young employer requests. For example, we latest best practices and picking
people their first employment, operate an I.T. support ticket system up tips with real-world examples.
with an apprenticeship. and are introducing an introduction to Technology moves at such a pace that
Java Script. it is difficult for curriculums to keep up.
In September, we start another of our
successful Traineeship programmes, Many employers return to us Apprenticeships are a great way
where we provide young people with for their recruitment. for small businesses to get an extra
employability and technical I.T. skills. pair of hands while training a young
We are fully funded by the person and giving a bit back to the
They then need work experience SFA and ESF for 16-18s, part funded community.”
that where possible, could lead to an for 19+.
I.T. apprenticeship. For further information,
“I believe Basingstoke ITEC has please contact Shirley Ducker,
We have developed our I.T. training a big advantage over traditional
educational establishments. [email protected]

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Member News

Grand Opening of the

Hilton at the Ageas Bowl

Hampshire Cricket Chairman Rod Bransgrove
was joined by family, friends and Hollywood
actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, CBE to celebrate
the completion of the £50 million redevelopment
of the Ageas Bowl at the Grand Opening of the
new Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.

On Monday 6 July, a number of key figures from the local
area came together to the elegant Ageas Ballroom, one
of the largest ballroom facilities in the South, to mark the
official opening of the 171-guestroom Hilton Hotel.

The landmark development at the Ageas Bowl boasts
a wide range of dining options, including exciting new
restaurant chain BEEFY’s, launched by former England
captain Sir Ian Botham who was also present to help
with the Grand Opening, the UK’s first luxury Hilton eforea
spa and a relaxing and spacious setting for conferences
and events.

Hampshire Cricket Chairman Rod Bransgrove said:
“This is a huge day. It’s not only the completion of the
hotel we are celebrating today, it’s the completion of a
massive journey that started fifteen years ago when we
moved from Northlands Road to this impressive new site.
In 2005, we realised that to make the best out of this site
we had to offer more than just a cricket ground and here
we are today celebrating the opening of this magnificent
Hilton Hotel.”

On arrival, guests were welcomed to a performance
from the Crestwood College Steel Band, prior to Rod and
Catherine formally unveiling a plaque to mark the opening
of the latest and most impressive development at the
Ageas Bowl.

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