Administrators of Hagley-based Advent Computer Training and
Access 2 Careers have set up websites and helplines to assist
students, employees and creditors of the training companies.
Ian Gould and Brian Hamblin of accountants and business advisers
PKF, who were appointed on February 17, anticipated a high level of
interest in the companies, particularly from students who have
outstanding training needs.
Ian Gould said: "We are obviously aware that many students,
employees and creditors are facing worrying levels of uncertainty;
our websites and helplines will keep them up to date with progress
as we work to find a buyer for the companies. We can also answer
some of the frequently asked questions that occur when businesses
go into administration."
The websites are at www.pkf.co.uk/advent and
www.pkf.co.uk/access2careers. The help line number for Advent is
0844 770 1921 and for Access 2 Careers 0844 770 1922.
Both businesses were run by directors Ivor Allchurch and Ashley
Jones, from offices at 5 The Mews, Hagley Hall, Hagley,
Worcestershire.
They employed around 250 people and jointly had an annual
turnover of £30 million. Advent Computer Training was
established in 2002 and Access 2 Careers in 2004.
Advent Computer Training provided IT training and Access 2
Careers offered plumber and electrician training for up to 1,000
students at any one time.