Neylons Academy Graduation 2024: 10 years of learning, development and mentoring
June 2024
Recognising that it is our people that are ‘the difference that makes the difference’, Neylons developed our in-house Academy programme to assist our people to be the best version of themselves.
Inspired by former rugby coach Joe Schmidt, who always speaks passionately about needing an academy to run a team, we created our own in-house Neylons Academy in 2014.
Staff members who show passion, enthusiasm and potential are shortlisted for our Academy for Growth. Participants undergo 12 months of training in a variety of subjects including Behavioural Management, technical subjects and Supervisory Management, through a series of monthly ‘face-to-face’ modules and course assignments leading to the Academy graduation. It is traditionally from this pool of graduates that supervisory and management positions are filled within Neylons.
Our Academy is not only a vehicle to improve the managerial and technical skills of our people, it is also a way of further embedding our Neylons values.
On May 31st, we celebrated our 10th Academy For Growth Graduation. It was a special moment, filled with joy and nostalgia. Sylvie Neylon, Founder, shares:
“Our 10th year doing the Academy is without doubt Neylons Facility Management greatest achievement. It is testimony to the great people who take responsibility for delivering the material and nurturing the participants. I take little credit for the working of the Academy, my only contribution was to come up with the idea. Great credit must go to Maria, Anca, Sandra, and Colin. Also, the graduation day is always a very well organised event and I want to thank everyone involved for all your work. Hopefully the Academy will continue to grow with the Apleona Group!”
Our guest of honour on the day was Pádraic Ó Máille. Pádraic is a mentor, writer, motivational speaker and creator of Smácht. He gave an enthusiastic and inspiring speech. As our graduates took this important step forward in their journey, Pádraic emphasised the importance of the direction you take, and the people you travel with.
Our 14 Graduating delegates then all gave inspirational thank you speeches summarising their experience on our Academy and their hopes for the future. These addresses were applauded by all in attendance and reminded us all of the values of our business and what is most important to us all.
Ray Casey, Apleona Ireland, Managing Director.
“From what I experienced at the Academy Graduation, I think this is a fantastic opportunity for all those on the course to progress themselves and their career to a new level.”
After 12 months of learning, development and mentoring, they are moving to the next chapter of their careers! From managers to general operatives, including chefs and security staff, our 15 colleagues showed commitment and dedication. Listening to their experience was inspiring. Congratulations everyone!
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