Hair Boutique
Hair Boutique is a new hairdressing salon based in Hindley, Wigan. Jane Jenks opened the salon, after 22 years of experience in the hairdressing industry, and now has two employees on board. The Challenge was to remain competitive.

The Results
Jane is delighted with the service that the College has provided. “I feel confident that the advice
and support I have received from the College will help me take my new business through the current economic situation.”

• Competitive edge – The team has up-to-date cutting and colouring techniques and the business has happy clients who keep coming back.
• Increased motivation – Training has given the employees greater motivation and enthusiasm
• Empowering the team – New skills have brought confidence and innovation to the service it provides to customers.

Jane is planning for the future and is looking to the College for further support to develop the team’s management skills.

Jane Jenks -
"The business has happy clients
that keep coming back."

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS
Foundation Trust is a major acute trust serving the people of Wigan & Leigh. In 2008 the Trust signed the Government’s Skills Pledge to actively encourage and support all staff to achieve a level 2 qualification by 2015. The Trust required a blend of training that would best meet the diverse needs of staff and the Trust.

The Results
• Achieving Level 2 – Over 300 employees achieved their first Level 2 qualification and many more are currently undertaking awards.
• Improved motivation – Many of the qualified staff encouraged and motivated colleagues to engage in training.
• Positive feedback – Managers are really noticing the difference in staff confidence and several staff have been promoted as a result of their achievements.
Renee says,

Renee Steward -
"The relationship we have
with the College is brilliant, they really
understand what we need, and we are
experiencing great results.”