Adults in Warwickshire wanting to improve numeracy skills can take part in free programme! Warwickshire Counts, part of the Government’s Multiply programme supported by the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is designed to improve the maths skills of adults over the age of 19 who do not already have a GCSE at Grade C or equivalent maths qualification. Courses range […]
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“Inclusive approach” needed to solve recruitment and skills crisis in hospitality
Coventry and Warwickshire’s hospitality businesses need to “adopt an inclusive approach to their recruitment to try and solve the industry’s vacancy crisis”, according to business leaders. Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Destination Coventry and Coventry City Council, recently brought together a panel of eventprofs at a Recruitment and Skills Summit to discuss challenges around staffing, recruitment […]
Continue readingFleur Sexton DL – Annual Business & Economic Conference 2022
If you missed Fleur’s speech from the C&W Chamber of Commerce – Annual Business & Economic Conference 2022 here it is again! Fleur spoke about developing a foundation of skills, knowledge, and behaviours to protect your organisation from security threats through first-line support and Cyber Security Training and #Apprenticeships. If you would like to find out more about our new […]
Continue readingRising to the challenge – C&W In Business Magazine
Rising to the challenge – After 27 years in business, you could forgive Fleur Sexton DL for starting to slow down – but there is absolutely no chance of that.
Continue readingFleur Sexton DL presented Honorary Doctor of Birmingham City University
Proud day for Fleur Sexton DL, her family and everyone at PET-Xi Training! Each year, Birmingham City University makes several honorary awards that recognise outstanding service to the University, to the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, or to public or professional life nationally and internationally. Today Fleur was presented Honorary Doctor of Birmingham City University and […]
Continue readingLevelling Up – truly giving everyone the opportunity to flourish
If you missed Fleur Sexton on BBC Midlands News here it is again! Fleur talks briefly about Levelling Up and the need for real social justice. Levelling up truly means ‘giving everyone the opportunity to flourish’ and with the support and funding from West Midlands Combined Authority who understand local needs and priorities people like Kevin and Briony can […]
Continue readingPET-Xi back in the office – BBC News
If you missed PET-Xi Training on BBC News, here it is again. “We’re adaptable we survive it’s what we do here” said Laura Wells. Great to see the team talking about remote working and our return to the office!
Continue readingPET-Xi helps Ryden get back on the road!
When Ryden had his bike stolen from outside City College Coventry his mum reached out to local community groups on social media for help. Unfortunately, his bike couldn’t be tracked down and he thought he would have to save up for months to buy another one. But the Facebook post happened to catch the eye of our very own Fleur […]
Continue readingPET-Xi Foundation supports Coventry students
The PET-Xi Foundation has made a profound impact on the lives of two Coventry students following a £700 donation. The Foundation has donated the funds to two students at Lyng Hall School to help them progress and feel like they belong. The school heard about the Foundation through its work with PET-Xi, which delivers intervention work to some of its […]
Continue readingFleur Sexton DL on the board to promote the work and impact of women in business
Women of The Year are proud to introduce three new board members Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, Fleur Sexton DL & Jennie Johnson MBE. The WOTY Team are trailblazers in their own communities & industry and champion equality, diversity and inclusion. Fiona Allen DL, Jenny Campbell, Fleur Sexton DL, Zalena Vandrewala, Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, Jennie Johnson MBE and Emma Elston […]
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