Case StudyGloucestershire Training GroupFiled in: HR / Recruitment

The Challenge:

Gloucestershire Training Group (GTG) is an employer owned Group Training Association, developed to meet the needs of the Engineering Industries in Gloucestershire and dedicated to the provision of cost effective training resource to its Members and users.

Their existing website was around 15 years old, difficult and time consuming to update and did not reflect the current apprenticeship experience. A new site was needed as a central point of information for apprentices and the apprentices employers, to keep up with the changing demands of funding and legislation.

The Solution:

GTG approached us to produce a new website, built with Expression Engine CMS functionality and a design that was more contemporary and business-like.

We reviewed how the existing site had been used – which items needed to be kept and the user requirements for the new site. A consultation period then followed to ensure that the framework of the site was built in such a way as to give GTG the structure for full website flexibility. A password protected Members area was included to give apprentices access to their personalised training information.

Outcome:

GTG now have a site built to give them full control over their content using CMS, as well as a site structure designed to grow with their future needs. Changing market conditions has driven more demand for apprenticeships and the GTG site is helping take the strain out of the administration requirements of managing 60+ apprentices this year. The site is helping GTG to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and has become a critical information platform.