THE Learning and Skills Council is encouraging individuals and organisations who have shown excellence in training to enter a competition.

The deadline for the National Training Awards is April 30 and any business, organisation or individual can enter.

Last year, there were more than 1,000 entries.

To help entrants, Nationwide, a previous winner is hosting a half-day workshop on behalf of the Learning and Skills Council, Swindon and Wiltshire.

The session, on March 15, will give practical guidance on how to prepare your entry and give people the chance to meet winners from their area.

Laura Fowler, a spokeswoman for the LSC, said: "Training is the key success factor in a competitive market.

"The National Training Awards celebrate those organisations and individuals who have shown excellence in their training and development."

To book your place at the workshop call 0800 917 7337 or email hotline@nationaltrainingawards.com