‘Blended training provides most effective solution’

WITH A new heavyweight trainer having joined its ranks on January 1, Global Trade Training (GTT) now has the muscle to provide its clients with exactly what they’ve been asking for, according to GTT’s MD Charles Dey. “With Jimmy Merrington now added to our team our offerings include a blended learning approach to training – a combination of online with face-to-face learning.” This, Dey added, provides the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery methods. For those employers preferring a pure contact training approach, GTT offers this in Gauteng, Durban, Cape Town and other demand centres. “Where accredited training is required,” said Dey, “we have found that a combination of contact training and online assessment is ideal for those employees who need to consolidate their skills in selected areas by using recognised courses. “We also offer focused workshops to importers and exporters, which address topical issues – from the nuts-and-bolts of shipping administration to the latest developments in export and import value-added tax (VAT).” GTT also has a special offer for forwarders and other service providers, arranging customer day workshops for them which give their clients the opportunity of enhancing their export and importing operations whilst the host company cements its client relationships. “To date we have been instrumental in changing over 300 people from unskilled unemployables to highly sought-after young forwarders through our learnership provision,” said Dey. In partnership with Merrington and others, GTT also offers “one stop shop” learnership services which include learner sourcing, administration of all sectoral education and training association (Seta) funding aspects and learner management. “This comprehensive offering enables a company of any size to acquire new talent at minimum cost while adding many points to their black broad-based economic empowerment (BBBEE) scorecard,” Dey said.