Apprenticeship Week Dinner
with special guest Lee McQueen, winner of the BBC's The Apprentice
Monday 6 February, 6.15pm - 10.00pm
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week we will be hosting a special five-course dinner in our Cité Restaurant. Lee McQueen, winner of the 2008 BBC television programme, The Apprentice, will be our guest speaker at the event. Lee will share with us his journey from apprentice to Lord Sugar to becoming Managing Director of his own enterprise, The Raw Talent Academy.
Tables of eight are available at a cost of £25.00 per head. If you would like to join us at what promises to be an entertaining evening, with fantastic food and service, please call 01752 305896 or e-mail srobbie@cityplym.ac.uk.
Space is limited and tables are selling fast, so please don't delay to avoid disappointment.
Handling Customer Complaints
Thursday 23 February, 6.00pm - 9.00pm
How do you handle customer complaints? Do you know how to turn a complaint into a compliment? This seminar looks at complaint handling and how to effectively manage complaints using a variety of tools and techniques. The seminar is a must for anyone working in a customer service role, dealing with customers either face-to-face or via telephone or e-mail.
Places for the seminars, which will take place in our Cité Restaurant at Kings Road, cost just £15.00 (inclusive of a buffet). Places are limited so call 01752 305896 or e-mail srobbie@cityplym.ac.uk to book today!
Demo Kitchen Launched by Celebrity Chef's
Celebrity chefs Chris and James Tanner have formally opened a new demonstration kitchen at the College. At an event which also celebrated Plymouth Sustainable Enterprise Week, guests were treated to a live cookery demo by the brothers, where they showcased their talents in the kitchen.
Chris and James prepared three dishes for the specially invited audience, including a brand new one of locally caught sea bass. The new demo kitchen, which provides seating for up to 50, provides a great teaching aid for both students and industry professionals. A live camera feed provides a link to wall mounted screens which gives a great overview and focus on the action. It is planned to hold a series of themed evenings over the coming months where a variety of cuisines will be demonstrated.
Following the demo, Chris and James joined 50 guests in the College's training restaurant where they enjoyed a stunning four-course dinner, prepared and served by College catering and hospitality students. Guests enjoyed Brixham crab raviloi followed by Creedy Carver duck and a pear tartin with locally sourced ice cream. A range of west country cheeses was served whilst guests heard from Deputy Principal, Phil Davies.
Chris and James took the opportunity to highlight the importance of using locally sourced produce, which is in season. Their focus on using sustainable farming and fishing methods was particularly appropriate as the launch event took place during Plymouth Sustainable Enterprise Week.
To view images from the event please visit our employer gallery.
If you would like to find out more about the employer events held at the College please contact Sharron Robbie, Corporate Relations Manager on 01752 305896.
Employer Lecture
Interserve Construction Ltd
City College Plymouth’s construction and professional studies students recently enjoyed a guest lecture by Linda Wilkinson, Environmental Advisor with Interserve Construction Ltd.
The 60 students were given an insight into the factors involved in sustainable building, covering three vital areas, society, environment and economy.
Interserve’s guest lecture is part of the College’s Employer Endorsement Scheme, which builds upon the College’s relationship with local employers, whilst giving its students enhanced work placement opportunities and an insight into industry specific areas of work.
Interserve is currently one of 30 employers signed up to the Scheme. If you would like to find out more please e-mail marketing@cityplym.ac.uk.
Forthcoming Events
We will be hosting a number of employer events over the coming months, giving you an opportunity to meet with lecturing staff and our Business Skills Advisors, as well as enabling you to network with other employers and business leaders. Places are limited and tend to fill quickly. If you would like to attend one of our events please call us 01752 305896 or e-mail marketing@cityplym.ac.uk.
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