Investment In The Future Of Scotland’s Security Industry Date: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Source: Skills for Security

Pointer Ltd celebrated a success last week, at the Scottish Skills for Security Conference at the Auchentoshan Distillery, when they received the award for ‘Contribution to Scottish skills development and training’, sponsored by NOCN. Their entry, chosen by the independent judges, demonstrated the huge commitment that Hugh Lawson and the team have given to developing the security systems apprenticeship programme to improve its effectiveness. As a result they have achieved a 100% apprenticeship completion rate for the past 7 years, seen an increase in the number and calibre of applications for apprenticeships, received a better response from employers and developed a career path for both young people within the industry and more experienced colleagues. Hugh Lawson, Learning and Develop Manager, Pointer Ltd who collected the award said “We are extremely pleased to receive this award. The organisation has made a huge commitment to the development and delivery of the apprenticeship programme  as it is very rewarding to see these apprentices achieve their qualifications and also to leave a legacy for the next generation of the security industry.” David Greer, Chief Executive, Skills for Security commented “This year’s Skills for Security Scottish conference was entitled Slainte Mhath!’ (a Gaelic toast), to draw attention to the part that the security industry continues to play in Scotland’s success. What better example to demonstrate this success, than Pointer Ltd who clearly demonstrate the successful part that apprenticeships play for the Scottish security systems sector. We are extremely pleased for Pointer Ltd and would thank to everyone who attended yesterday.” The conference was also kindly supported by City & Guilds, Edexcel and SMTonline and details of the presentations and photographs from the event can be found by clicking on the link below. Skills for Security Courtesy of SecurityOracle.com - The Secury Industry's Portal