As most parents are preparing for their kids to go back to school, Alderley Edge based Chess Telecom, is also gearing up for sending its people back to the classroom to attend an industry recognised Leadership & Management Programme. Following an induction in August, 20 managers and team leaders from Chess will start a 6 month in-house training course run by South Cheshire College, where they will attain an NVQ in Team Leadership and Management.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Chess People to really learn whilst they work and develop their careers,” said Steve Buschenfeld, Head of Employer Engagement, South Cheshire College. “It is also a fantastic opportunity for the college to be working with a local Cheshire company which is also one of the UK's fastest growing companies and listed in the Sunday Times Fast/Tech Track 100 for the last three years.”
We are absolutely thrilled to be working with South Cheshire College,” added Andrew Green, Head of Training and Performance. “They have experience based firmly within the ‘real world’ and this joint venture demonstrates Chess’ ongoing commitment to its people as an investor in people and for company growth.”
Established in 1993 Chess Telecom offers a comprehensive communications product portfolio including mobile, fixed line and calls, BlackBerry, broadband and VoIP. Chess now employs over 100 people in the village and alongside organic development, the company actively pursues growth by acquisition and has made 34 to date.
