Making Your Business Our Business | Page 11

To increase the number of businesses we work with, we will: Raise the profile of the College within the wider business community Work closely with business organisations like the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Small Businesses and local authorities’ employer support services to raise the awareness of what the College can offer Seek feedback on course content, delivery models, timing and location to ensure they are high quality and are accessible for businesses of all sizes and locations Emphasise the positive impacts and business benefits of training and skills through case studies and employer focussed public relations Develop industry sector and sub-sector engagement to meet growth and skills needs of businesses Offer online, distance and flexible learning materials to employers and their employees Ensure the College’s engagement with businesses is streamlined and coordinated “ Working closely with Ayrshire College helps us identify future employees. Alison Sommerville Managing Director ” Dustacco Engineering and Watermiser Ltd.