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Human capital
is any country’s most important resource. Achieving economic and
sustainable growth requires investment in human resources
so that
people can achieve their highest potential within their environment.
Such investment is
crucial
across the globe at all levels from basic
education to
advanced technical training.
To ensure
success, careful attention must be
given to
identifying skills gaps, designing appropriate support and ensuring its
successful delivery.
ULG
has been supporting economic development through training
and education for over 10 years. Our experience embraces both the formal and informal education
sectors; from strengthening of tertiary and technical education institutions, to provision of
specialist short term training and placing individuals on degree courses and practical training placements.
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We offer experience in
sector driven programmes, as well as a portfolio of training projects completed in over 20 countries in numerous different specialist fields.
Our consultants work through the most appropriate approach or mix of approaches which include on-the-job training,
seminars, workshops and more structured classroom training to meet the specific needs of each client.
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Institutional Support and Education
Management
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| ULG
recognises that one of the most expedient ways to sustain education and
training in the long term is through the rehabilitation, strengthening
and expansion of existing systems. Typically, this can involve a number
of different activities such as identifying education shortfalls,
assessment of training needs, analysis of current training operations,
developing policies and plans, and the implementation of education and
training reforms. Often such reforms require considerable institutional
change as well as modifications to the technical aspects of education
delivery and curriculum. We have assisted a number of institutes, from
the formal education sector and within Ministries and Government
Departments, to embrace these various stages of education development. |
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Education Materials Procurement
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ULG is aware that, as
an essential part of any education sector reform project, sourcing and purchasing of educational equipment within
the stringent regulations of donor organisations is a specialist
activity in itself. We have worked with all the major donors and have
equipped education and training centres in a variety of countries and
situations. Our expertise extends from providing
technical advice to conducting large international tenders or
purchasing on a local basis. We source, procure, ship and organise
installation of equipment including:
- Multi-media
equipment
- Laboratory and
specialist equipment
- Journals and
books
- Computers and
networks
- Reprographic and
office equipment
- Classroom/lecture
theatre equipment
- Specialist field
vehicles
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Management and Entrepreneurship
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| Countries emerging
from command driven economies often discover that economic growth is
hampered by the lack of commercial management and entrepreneurship
skills within the national population. Small and medium enterprises play
a crucial role in any economic development, and assisting people to
embrace their role in a commercial environment is an issue that ULG
Northumbrian has been involved in for several years. We have trained
many individuals from the SME sector in modern management concepts, as
well as equipped trainers from a wide variety of emerging business
schools with the necessary curriculum and skills to deliver such
training themselves. |
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Technical and Vocational Training
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In many
countries, economic development can be impeded by the lack of
technically skilled workforces, and education reform focuses on the
vocational and technical training sector. From the Former Soviet Union
to Southern Africa, ULG has provided advisors to
established colleges and governments to assist with addressing such
skills shortages. Specialist teachers have assisted in the upgrading of
curriculum, and modernisation of delivery methods, in a wide variety of
subjects, from business administration to electronics. We have also
provided advisors to assist with college management strategies as well
as training of teachers.
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Short Term Training
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Informal training is a vital
process in many organisations that wish to effect change or upgrade the
skills of groups of people. We have substantial experience in offering
such training either to trainers or direct to individuals, in specialist
circumstances or as part of a formal training project. Our delivery
methods are tailored to specific needs and include short courses,
on-the-job training, participatory workshops, mentoring or a combination
of methods as required. Our specialists, equipped with multi-media
materials and equipment, and experienced in working in different
cultures and across language barriers have provided training in:
- Economics
- Strategic
Planning
- Use of
Computers
- Management
Information Systems
- Forestry
- Farm
Management
- Resource
Planning
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Environmental Audits
- Wildlife Management
- Water Supply and Sanitation
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Fellowship Management and International
Student Placement
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| In some instances, organisations
require specialist training and education that is not available in their
own countries. ULG offers extensive experience in student placement services
across a variety of sectors. Our service includes postgraduate degree
placements, identifying short term technical training courses, travel
arrangements and student orientation, budgeting and management of
fellowship funds.
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International Study Tours and Work
Placements
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| Many projects require study tours
and work placements that give groups and individuals the opportunity to
learn how other countries deal with issues relevant to their particular specialist fields. We have designed,
organised and implemented numerous such events across a wide
number of sectors, and for people from over 20 different countries. Our
service includes identification of appropriate placement organisations,
management of travel and accommodation, liaison with host institutions,
pre-departure briefing, accompanied tours,
organisation of social and cultural events, budgeting and financial
management of tours, and interpretation services. |
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