Post School Education

Developing the skills of an international workforce

by Professor Richard Conder, Chief Executive of the GTA University Centre

At a time of uncertainty in the geo/political world it is reassuring to see Guernsey based companies continuing to invest in the knowledge and skills which will help the island to compete at the highest levels.

At the GTA University Centre, we are seeing record levels of students enrol on our programmes and by popular demand we have expanded the range of courses available for people to study on island.

Last year we celebrated the achievements of 82 of our students who had gained either postgraduate or professional qualifications in Guernsey in subjects as diverse as Corporate Governance, e - Commerce, Strategic Human Resources and Intellectual Property. Those graduates and the many thousands of other students who have attended courses at the GTA University Centre come from all sectors of the island’s economy and are now using their new skills and knowledge to improve the way their organisations work.

Organisations increasingly realise that to produce consistently excellent results their businesses need highly trained managers and our range of management programmes is now one of the most popular in our schedule. As well as seminars and one day courses in specialist subjects such as performance appraisals and presentation skills, managers can now progressively study for a Certificate, Diploma, and an MBA without leaving the island.

We are proud to be playing a part in helping to develop the skills of a dynamic international workforce and we look forward to providing further opportunities for organisations and their employees to develop and reach their potential.