Unionlearn brings learning on board at Stagecoach

Stagecoachís Manchester depot at Princess Road now has its own learning centre as a result of unionlearn teaming up with the company and staff union, Unite (TGWU section). The centre is seen by all involved as an essential tool in ensuring Stagecoach staff gain more workplace skills and qualifications.

The centre is equipped with laptops, which can be moved between Princess Road, the Stagecoach depot at nearby Hyde Road and its other bases at Stockport and Glossop. Stagecoach sees what has been achieved at Princess Road as a role model for future learning centres at its other UK depots.

Dave Eva, unionlearnís Regional Manager, said:

ìThe opening of this learning centre means that Stagecoach staff now have access to a much better and wider range of learning opportunities. We look forward to developing these opportunities by working with the union and Stagecoach.

ìIt is often hard for staff in the transport sector to gain access to learning because of shifts and other working arrangements. Having a learning centre in their workplace is the best way to ensure that the staff can take full advantage of the learning opportunities on offer.íí