Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect.

Responsibilities 

As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and security.

All companies must be encouraged to support the goal of Skills for Security to provide a sustainable supply of skilled engineers across the sectors so that businesses can prosper and compete, not only in the UK market but strive for world-class competency and quality.

Work experience

Arevika’s appointment will provide her with a brand-new skill set and create opportunities"

Simon Banks, Chairman of Skills for Security, commented on the appointment, “We are pleased to welcome Arevika to the Skills for Security Board. Arevika’s appointment will provide us with a brand new skill set and create opportunities for stakeholder participation with both media partners and corporate sponsorship.” 

Arevika is currently a Board Director for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at ASIS International – UK Chapter, which consists of a global network of 34,000 active members.

In her day job, she is a Director of Customer Experience for STM Group (UK) Ltd, a Top 30 Infologue security company with over 1,400 employees across the UK. She is also a member of the SyCom Group, and the EDI Charter’s working group, by Women in Rail & the Railway Industry Association, consisting of over 200 member organizations.

Improving skillsets

Commenting on her appointment, Arevika Stepanian said, “Skills for Security is a forward-thinking company and I am hugely excited by the opportunity to work with the Board to drive the next stage of its growth agenda and build on the successes to date."

She adds, "I am deeply passionate about the security industry, the importance of improving the skillsets and supporting the younger generations, and I look forward to contributing my experience and knowledge to benefit Skills for Security and its partners.”

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