A NEW business school for managers is being launched in Hampshire.

Solent Leadership Academy is a joint venture between Fareham College and Fareport Training Organisation.

The initiative, supported by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), aims to raise the skill levels of managers in the Solent area through work-based training and master classes covering a range of topics.

The project is designed to increase the proportion of managers with a Level 4 and 5 Leadership and Management qualification.

Training will be aimed at supervisors and middle managers who are looking to develop their skills in preparation for senior management roles.

Evidence shows investment in leadership and management has a positive impact on bottom line business performance.

Principal of Fareham College, Nigel Duncan, pictured, says: “Investing in developing the management skills of the work force is a key way of ensuring the future success of a business. The qualifications offered by the Solent Leadership Academy are designed to provide clear, measurable benefits to career-minded professionals who are looking to progress and take on greater responsibility, and offers businesses a cost-effective way to develop a highly qualified, ambitious work force that will undoubtedly lead to overall business improvement and increased productivity.”

Assignments will relate directly to the learner’s current working practice for maximum benefit to them and their employers.

Marinos Paphitis, chairman of Fareport Training Organisation, says: “Applicable to any sector or industry, this training is ideal for those already working in a managerial role and looking to consolidate their experience into a recognised qualification to increase their prospects and contribution to business.”

Businesses or individuals interested in training with the leadership academy can email Claire Froggatt at claire.froggatt@fareham.ac.uk or call 01329 815160.