3aaa rival to offer ‘lifeline’ to axed staff and learners

In the wake of the collapse of Derby training provider 3aaa, rival CT Skills has opened up a special hotline aimed at the stricken firm’s staff and learners.

The move comes in response to 3aaa entering administration earlier this week. Nottingham-based CT Skills says it is trying to offer job opportunities to staff who are now out of work, apprenticeships to learners who are now in a position where they might not be able to finish their course and employers who have lost a partnership.

CT Skills chief executive Alex Ford said: “We know that there are many very, very good people at 3aaa. We know they have developed some fantastic relationships with businesses that have seen thousands of learners improve their skills, confidence and life chances. We know that these good people are categorically NOT the cause of 3aaa entering into administration today.

“CT Skills are a business that does the right things, for the right reasons, with the right people. And we have fun. That’s why we are keen to hear from anybody at 3aaa who is looking for a quick, positive start with a company that has all too much experience in managing these situations and minimising disruption to you, your learners and your employers.

“Please get in touch. We’ll respond quickly and treat you honestly and respectfully. Good luck to all of you, I hope we can help.”