GMLPN Members
Our network exists to support its members. GMLPN members are successful organisations in their own right and by coming together as a collective network they have formed a strong and cohesive network that represents their interests.
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Benefits of Membership
Why become a GMLPN Member or Associate Member?
1. Opportunity to collaborate and network with over 50 other members / associate members;
2. Benefit from discounted services that can only be obtained through the collaborative buying power of the UK’s largest sub-regional network. For example, 25% discount for Edexcel services.
3. Free access to 7 network meetings per year with briefings from a plethora of organisations including funding agencies, city-regional authorities, and other work based learning sector bodies;
4. Gain access to high quality, discounted training events;
5. Free access to e-mail updates and bulletins.
How much does it cost to become a member?
Annual membership to the GMLPN costs just £275
How does our organisation become a member?
Full Members:
Associate Members
The structure of the GMLPN
The GMLPN Board of Directors provides an overarching steer to GMLPN activity and consists of four Managing Directors / Chief Executives from GMLPN member organisations:
- Mark Currie (Chair) – Mantra Learning
- Elaine Walsh – ProCo NW
- Deborah Woodruff – Manchester Solutions
- Nissa Smyth – Training for Today
The GMLPN Executive advises and supports the Board on key strategic issues and, like the Board, is comprised of Managing Directors / Chief Executives from GMLPN member organisations:
- Jan Hill - Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College
- John Whitby - STEGTA
- Jonathan Bourne - Damar Training
- Louise Timperley - FTC Kaplan
- Suzanne Vawdrey - Age UK Training
- Jill Nagy - Rochdale Training
- Steve Whitehead - Alliance Learning
The Business Development and Coordination Manager is Richard Nash who leads on activity that develops upon new and existing business opportunities for the network.
The Administration of the GMLPN is conducted by Matthew Leigh who also supports the facilitation of our training events and the Enterprise Game.
