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Virtual College forms new business partnership with global food and drink publisher

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Ilkley-based Virtual College has joined forces with global publisher, William Reed Business Media, to help plug the skills gap in the food sector.

Charles Reed Managing Director of William Reed Business Media and Bob Gomersall Chairman of Virtual College
Charles Reed Managing Director of William Reed Business Media and Bob Gomersall Chairman of Virtual College 

Virtual College is a leading online learning provider while William Reed Business Media is a trusted resource in global food and drink markets, providing journalism, information, research, events and awards for more than 150 years.

Rod Knox, CEO of Virtual College, commented: “William Reed is a perfect partner for Virtual College with its outstanding relationships across the food, drink and hotel markets.”

The new partnership, William Reed Training, will provide Virtual College’s existing portfolio of courses to the food sector while developing a range of new e-learning materials.

The shared vision is for the new partnership to be the leading training provider for the sector.

Charles Reed, Managing Director of William Reed Business Media, stated:” I’m very pleased to be partnering with an e-learning business with Virtual College’s outstanding reputation and proven excellence in technology and content development.”