The Talent Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the Start of a New Company in
Singapore.
The Talent Centre came into being in 1986 in order to provide greater access to
education and training. Although flexible learning is now widely available at the
time it was a pioneering venture. The Dorset Echo described it as a brave move by
its founder Jonathan Robbins. Twenty years on the business has changed and developed
but the vision of realising the hidden talents of people remains the driving force.
The company now works with universities, organisations and individuals on programmes
as diverse as hospitality and catering, employability, Indian dance and Chinese
classical music.
The Talent Centre has developed innovative new software for e-assessment
and quality assurance of professional judgements as part of its work to provide
organisations with new ways to recognise achievement and maintain standards in qualifications
and training. The quality of the IT services provided by the Talent Centre has led
to it becoming a Microsoft Certified Partner.
In May this year the company went into business with partners in Singapore. The new company, Talent Centre International
will provide consultancy, research and development services in the ASEAN region.
Clients, past employees and friends were welcomed to the Ghurkha restaurant in Weymouth
for an event which celebrated 20 years in business and the launch of the new venture
in Singapore.
Local MP and Minister for schools Jim Knight sent a message of congratulations
saying:
“The Talent Centre is a first-rate local business. Jon Robbins and the team
play an important role in helping individuals and businesses fulfil their potential.”
“It’s a dynamic and innovative organisation based in a listed building in one of
the most stunning parts of the country. Cutting-edge ideas combine with South Dorset’s
excellent quality of life. The Talent Centre is a great success story and an example
for future business investors.”
“I would like to formally congratulate the company
on their twentieth anniversary.”