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  • 14th December 2020

Guide to Pruning Shrubs

Pruning shrubs is simply cutting small plants with woody stems/branches. Pruning has many benefits - it makes plants healthier and helps in protecting against fungal infections/diseases. It also encourages the growth of fruits and flowers. The key is when and how you prune a shrub – so we’ve written this handy guide to keep you in the know!

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  • 9th December 2020

Understanding Garden Pests and Fungus

Garden pests and fungal diseases are the bane of a healthy garden. Garden pests are organisms that chew on your plants and shrubs – they often cause damage. Not all garden pests have to be eliminated but there are common bad pests that you will have to know about and deal with. Fungal diseases are also common – plants are vulnerable to many diseases and without the proper care an entire garden can be affected.

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  • 4th December 2020

Principles of Mowing a Lawn

Before you get started mowing your lawn, you are going to need a lawnmower. This might sound obvious, but once you start shopping for a mower, you’ll soon realise there is a vast range of different types and varieties. The type of lawnmower you choose is an important decision. It must suit your needs. It will one of the most-used pieces of gardening equipment and there are things to consider. Do you want a cylinder or rotary mower? Should it be a ride-on or hover mower? If this all sounds like nonsense to you, then don’t worry – you’re not alone! That’s why we’ve written this handy guide to get you started in the world of maintaining your lawn.

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  • 4th December 2020

Upskill employees with IT Digital skills training

Calling - Employers in Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth and East Staffordshire. PM Training can support your business with IT/Digital skills qualifications, through Skills Support for the Workforce - a Serco programme developed to upskill employees within a small and medium-sized business.

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  • 26th October 2020

PM Training wins national Facilities Management award for Social Value

PM Training has been recognised with a national award win for its work creating social value and employment opportunities for young people in Stoke-on-Trent.   The apprenticeship provider outshone sector-leading giants from across the facilities management industry to win the highly contested Social Value Award at this year’s Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) Impact Awards 

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  • 11th September 2020

Apprentice reaches finals of BAME Apprenticeship Awards

We're delighted to announce that Aaminah Ahmed, Learner Services Apprentice, has been shortlisted as an 'Apprentice of the Year' in the BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2020, in the Legal and Professional Services category. The BAME Apprenticeship Awards showcase the outstanding work and achievement of apprentices from black and minority ethnic groups (BAME) and inspires apprentices to reach their full potential.

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  • 4th August 2020

Why apprenticeships can be an option over University Education

Do young people really have to go to University? With the options laid out; the pathway choices for school leavers can be quite surprising.

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  • 30th July 2020

Work Gets Underway On Renovations At Staffordshire University’s College ...

Staffordshire University has unveiled the latest in a series of renovation works as part of its ongoing commitment to transforming its campuses.

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  • 9th July 2020

New incentives to recruit apprentices

On Wednesday 8th July 2020, the government announced its Plan for Jobs. It’s a clear statement of intent that skills, apprenticeships and work based learning are at the centre of policy decisions to rebuild the economy. Now is the time to recruit, invest in young talent and future proof businesses.

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  • 6th July 2020

We Support Black Lives Matter

As a housing association that homes 20,000 people, a training provider that supports 2,500 people a year, and a local charity that’s dedicated to supporting local communities and individuals, we have committed to put people at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in the diversity of our communities.

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