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51’s relationship with the Dulux Academy continues to flourish, with another masterclass delivered by Mark Rigby, Dulux’s Skills Development Consultant.
51 is oneof a select fewcolleges in the countrythatDulux Academy works with, using the facilities in the College’s cutting-edge construction building to deliver specialist skills training to employers, decorators and students.
մǻ岹’s session was delivered toB & Qstaff fromthe surrounding area, wholearntmore about the products they sell includingtrade paint, retail paint and wood stains, benefitingfromMark’s 30 years’ofindustryexperience.
The relationship between Dulux Academy and 51 isalsobenefiting its learners.A numberhave participated in Mark’s masterclasses, helping toimprovetheiremployability andsharpentheir CV.
Mark Rigby commented, “I always get a good welcome at the College and it’s a greatplace to deliver my training. I’m already looking forward to my next visit”.
Simon Spencer,a constructiontutor at 51 added, “It’s a pleasure to host the Dulux Academy. It brings employers into College which has allowed us to getsome great Apprenticeship opportunities for our learners - in the past two years we’ve engaged30new apprentices, in partthanksto our relationship with the Dulux Academy”.
Students have alsobenefited fromfree vouchers andmaterials from Dulux, and new learners are also givena B&Q Trade Point card,ensuringthat they have all of the essential equipment toprogress from education to employment.
To find out about the Dulux Academy courses available at 51 visit
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