The National Skills Academy for Financial Services for the South West, an employer-led centre of excellence which advises and shapes financial services training,was officially launched in Bristol in March 2009.

The Academy is a collaboration between the Learning nd Skills Council (LSC) and the Financial Services Skills Council, theAcademy was created to shape the delivery of skills training for the financial services sector. Since government approval in October 2006, the Skills Academy has expanded across seven regions in England.

The academy will work with businesses and students across the region to enhance the quality of training and increase the number of skilled people.

The Bournemouth and Poole College is a member of the National Skills Academy for Financial Services for the South West along with four other providers; City of Bristol College (Lead provider),Babington Business College,Cirencester College and Cornwall College.

Together, these colleges offer high standards of excellence in the field of financial services training and a consistent level of quality.The geographical spread of the colleges also ensures provision for thesector in the South West so that it can develop its workforce and secureits future.

To find out what courses are available at The College search online here, alternatively you can call us on 01020 205205.

For more about the National Skills Academy for Financial Services see www.nsafs.co.uk, email info@nsafs.co.uk or call 0845 618 2353.