The Learning Skills Council (LSC) has awarded Leisure Connection additional funding to deliver national vocational qualifications (NVQs) to its employees in 2007.

Simon Stafford, group training manager at Leisure Connection, said: “In addition to the funding secured from the council to train 16-to-24-year-olds in NVQs, Leisure Connection will also personally provide training courses for older team members who are keen to develop their skills.

“With the help of our partner Lifetime Training, we will continue to promote from within and develop our team members to become business managers of the future.”

Mike Beeney, business development director at Lifetime Training, added: “Leisure Connection has shown continued dedication to training provision since the beginning of its relationship with the LSC in 2005, which has resulted in the significant level of funding secured for 2007.

“Our relationship with Leisure Connection is a real success story and one that proves what can be achieved with the right company ethos.”

Leisure Connection has introduced more than 214 employees to NVQ courses, which include training in health and fitness, customer service, sales and leisure management. Details: www.leisureconnection.co.uk