Organisation: Catalina Architecture
Rory Wilson, Director of Catalina Architecture in Aberystwyth applied for the Graduate Training and Development Fund to undertake a Postgraduate Diploma in the Conservation of the Historic Environment.
Organisation: Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd
Burns Pet Nutrition is one local company that has faced the recession head on and chosen to continue to nurture their staff. Katie Williams, Office Manager explains:
Organisation: The Very Efficient Heating Co. Ltd
In 2009, The Solar Design Company used GO Wales for the first time to recruit a part-time sales administrator. By the end of 2011, the company had grown to employ seven staff members all who started out as GO Wales Work Placements.
Julian Pett was recruited early on via GO Wales to provide technical support and training for customers in using the software. Having worked for The Solar Design Company for two years the company is investing in Julian to complete an MSc in Renewable Energy. Julian explains;
Organisation: Agricultural & Construction Plant Training Ltd
Siôn Morgan Jones, Director of ACoP Training Ltd in Cross Hands, has recently been awarded a GO Wales Graduate Development Fund which helped towards his Level 6 NVQ in Management and Supervision of Lifting Operations in Construction.
Organisation: NoFit State Circus
Rhys Fowler is responsible for the strategic and operational marketing activity of the UK's leading contemporary circus NoFit State. The company recently applied for GO Wales funding to further develop Rhys’ skills through the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma.
Organisation: NB Design Ltd
NB:Design is an award-winning strategic design agency based in Llangennith Gower. They offer expertise in brand identity, corporate communication, marketing literature, advertising, exhibition and digital design. It is run with passion by its co-founders, Philip Griffiths and Jane Fraser. Jane applied for funding to undertake an MA in Creative Writing with the aim of developing the copy-writing side of the business. Jane explains;
