Following a challenging 2020, we are delighted as a member, to have been recognised by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce with Presidents Recognition for 2020.
Alongside 22 other local companies in South Yorkshire, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber President Joada Allen has recognised Whyy? Change for adapting, modernising and showing leadership in the face of the global pandemic.
Through the ‘President’s Recognition’ I want to see Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber celebrate those businesses within our region who have bravely performed throughout this year in the face of adversary to maintain the success of their businesses, support their local communities and keep employees safe.
Joada Allen, President of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Next, we would like to thank our learners, staff members and stakeholders who have supported us throughout 2020. We value you and during 2020 your actions have helped to keep us ticking online to bring you the learning you truly deserve.
This recognition aims to put a spotlight on local businesses within our region who have shown how business distinction, innovation and entrepreneurship in the face of adversary encountered in 2020.
It’s one small step for man, one giant leap for Whyy? Change. It’s what we do, it’s part of our mantra of… Think. Plan. Crack on.
Ray Byrne, CEO of Whyy? Change
To meet the needs of our learners and ensure we stayed Covid secure, we had to adapt our apprenticeship, leadership and marketing training. We did this through our new hybrid learning environment.
Read our 2020 journey and how we adapted our business to face the pain of change and overcome the challenge we faced here.
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Further Reading from Whyy? Change
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- Whyy? Change Shortlisted Again for Training Provider of the Year AwardWhyy? Change, a leading Rotherham-based training provider, is proud to announce its nomination for the prestigious Training Provider of the Year award at the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2025, celebrating… Read more: Whyy? Change Shortlisted Again for Training Provider of the Year Award
