Mr David Blenkinsop This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. FE News.co.uk: Further Education and Work Based Learning NVQ news website.

   www.fenews.co.uk/newsview.asp? - [Cached]

   Published on: 6/23/2006   Last Visited: 11/26/2007

   The centre is set to benefit thanks to the personal investment of the Crook, County Durham region managing director of Body Work Direct, David Blenkinsop, who has provided this funding to combat a skills shortage in the vehicle repair sector. The company moved to larger premises on the Beechburn Industrial Estate to accommodate the training centre, and the levels of staffing have consequently risen.
   
   Speaking of this expansion, Mr. Blenkinsop said: "The industry suffers from a shortage of skills and we are committed to helping meet market demands by turning out highly-skilled, well-qualified people." He continued: "We are determined to maintain the highest possible standards at Skilltec and are providing state-of-the-art facilities, highly-qualified trainers and paying apprentices double the usual rate.

2. 2. £750k skills centre for County Durham

   www.durham4business.com/news_d - [Cached]

   Published on: 11/9/2004   Last Visited: 12/16/2005

   Skilltec is set to benefit from the personal investment of David Blenkinsop, managing director of the Durham branch of Body Work Direct.
   
   Mr Blenkinsop is said to be hoping that the venture will help tackle the current skills shortage in the vehicle industry.
   
   He commented: "The industry suffers from a shortage of skills and we are committed to helping meet market demands by turning out highly-skilled, well-qualified people.