Nexus, the public body which delivers local transport services and owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has seen 57 employees from across its business successfully complete a management training programme.
The staff, from a mixture of office, engineering and frontline jobs, have gained a Level 3 qualification in First Line Management from the Chartered Management Institute – with a 100% pass rate.
Nexus introduced this training scheme as part its ongoing commitment to develop the skills and talents of all its staff.
Managing Director of Nexus, Tobyn Hughes, says: “This management training is vital for securing the long-term future of our organization, and it provides our staff with a nationally recognised qualification. We will always invest in the skills of our workforce.”
The training allows Nexus managers to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the needs of the business.