20 January 2012
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13 December 2011
4 November 2011
TFT @ WTM 2011
17 October 2011
Get your TIPS Out!
Training For Travel have launched their brand new FREE smart phone application for all iphones and ipads. The APP is designed to be a selling tool for travel agents which is accessible whilst on the move. Everyday, a brand new travel tip on a random destination of the world is given through the app. Your favorite tips can all be bookmarked for future reference and you can even share the tips through Facebook and Twitter directly from the App. Other features include TFT's contact details, an simple email system and even an instant call button. Search the App Store on itunes for TFT Travel Tips and download it today!
27th July 2011
Please vote for us!
Please vote for us in the British Travel Awards 2011 for the Best Trade Facing Supplier Website. We have recently given our website a face lift in order to make navigation a little simpler. We have condensed and simplified the information on our website and also, made the relevant changes in order to incorporate the New Up and Coming TFT Smart Phone App, so look out for that! Your support is very much appreciated. Please click on this link to cast your vote...www.britishtravelawards.com/vote
11 April 2011
Min Wage Increase
The national minimum wage will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour in October.Ministers have accepted recommendations from the Low Pay Commission which will mean a new adult rate of £6.08.The statutory wage for workers aged between 18 and 20 will increase by 6p to £4.98 an hour.The rate for 16-17-year-olds will go up by 4...p to £3.68 an hour and that for apprentices will increase by 10p to £2.60 an hour.
15 March 2011
TFT Highly Commended Assessor
TFT are very proud to announce that one of their assessors, Anne Wheatley has been Highly Commended in this years Assessor of the Year awards, held by Alderwood Education. Alderwood ran a competition for all their clients & candidates to either nominate their staff or themselves/colleagues for the award, as part of the National Apprenticeship Week 2011. There were a huge number of nominations for Annes work from her learners and clients and although she just missed out on the Assessor of the Year award, she has been Highly Commended for her work. TFT would like to congratulate Anne on this fantastic achievement. "Its a privilege to have an assessor of Annes quality working for us. says Bev Platt, Training For Travel, CEO.
18 February 2011
More young people put of work!!!
The number of jobseekers claiming unemployment benefit rose unexpectedly in January, with a record number of young people out of work. There were nearly 450,000 women and around 1 million men on the dole in January. Joblessness among 16- to 24-year-olds reached the highest level since records began in 1992. The youth unemployment rate soared to 20.5% with 965,000 young people out of work.
24 January 2011
Our students get NUS discounts!
As of today, every one of Training For Travel fully funded students and able to purchase an NUS extra card. These cards are a fantastic way of saving money, with discounts with the majority of high street and Online retailers and restaurants. Mcdondlds,Pizza Express, La Senza, Boots, Game, ASOS all have great discounts and they are just a few. TFT learners can get in touch with jordan.makin@trainingfortravel.com to see if they are eligable to receive their Unique Learner ID Number and apply online for their NUS card. All cards cost £11 but the savings you can make are incredible! Go get yours!