Although Kit Consulting’s help has already closed the application deadline has already granted, around 16,600 aid. This is the case of Newton Formation Academy that has trusted Kit Consulting to transform its internal operation and strengthen its digital structure
In the heart of Galicia, specifically in Vilalba (Lugo)it is Newton Formation Academya professional training center that has managed to reinvent itself over the years. Founded with the vocation of being a school and university support space, today it has become a Educational reference That not only form, but innova. His last strategic step: to welcome Consulting Kitthe program of the Government of Spain, managed by Red.es, to advance its digitalization in a structured and effective way.
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“We are a company that was born with a spirit of constant improvement. We have transformed ourselves since our beginnings, and the digitalization of that evolution”he states José Ángel FragaDirector of the Academy. And in an environment where technological changes mark the rhythm, Newton Formation has understood that staying static is not an option.
A path that started with digital kit
Digitization did not come suddenly. Like many other SMEs, Newton Formation began its transformation process through Digital kitthe first national program that offered aid to strengthen the digital presence of small and freelancers. “With digital kit we took the first steps. We built our online identity and began to digitize some basic processes. But we knew that this was just the beginning”Explains Fraga. As Newton Training there are many other companies that have welcomed both aid. In fact, today, 82% of companies that are beneficiaries of Kit Consulting are also with digital kit, which demonstrates confidence in network management.
Thanks to that previous experience, the company was gaining confidence and knowledge. “Once you see the potential that technology has to improve your business, there is no going back. That is why, when we met Consulting Kit Through advertising of digitizing advisors, we do not doubt it. It was the next logical step “.
From the strategic tactical: enter Kit Consulting
Kit Consulting proposes an approach integral and strategicwith professional, personalized and specialized advice services for SME in different key areas: artificial intelligence, digital sales, data analysis, business processes, cybersecurity, etc.
In the case of Newton Training, the service chosen was that of 360 advice on digital transformation and business processesa combination designed to reorganize its internal structure and adapt its formative model to the current challenges. “We wanted to go beyond having a beautiful website or an active social network. We needed to review how we worked, how we communicated with students and how we can gain efficiency without losing quality.”says Fraga.
During the advice sessions, the role of Digital Advisor It was key. “He acted as a compass. He helped us understand our strengths and weaknesses from a digital perspective. It was not about applying generic solutions, but about Design a personalized roadmaprealistic and meaning for our company “highlights the director of Newton Training.
“Digital transformation is not just technology. It is a cultural change, a different way of working, collaborating and thinking about the future”
A transformation with impact on day to day
The process has not only been theoretical. Following the advice, Newton Training is implementing a New digital commercial and productive management toolwhich will allow automating tasks, reducing errors, improving the traceability of training processes and reinforcing the student’s experience.
“We are in the final stretch of the implementation, adjusting details. But we already notice a big difference in how we address daily management”says Fraga. “From the collection of new students to the planning of courses or academic monitoring, everything will be more aligned, more centralized and better measured. And that results in a higher quality of the service we offer”.
This tool will not only improve the productivity of the internal equipment, but will also facilitate data -based decision -making and allow the business without losing operational control. “Digital transformation is not just technology. It is a Cultural changea different way of working, collaborating and thinking about the future “he adds.
A program designed to facilitate access
One of the aspects that Newton has most valued is what agile and accessible which is the application process of the Consulting Kit Bonus. “We were pleasantly surprised how simple it was. The philosophy of ‘zero papers’ is real. All the process can be done online, with reasonable times and without a suffocating bureaucracy”Explains Fraga.
This approach has been possible thanks to the fact that Kit Consulting has an automated management system, supported by artificial intelligence and robotization technologies. This allows reducing concession deadlines, improving the review of justifications and facilitating that SMEs can focus on the important thing: improve their business.
The financial aid offered by the program is significant: up to 24,000 euros in specialized digital advice, depending on the size of the company. In the case of Newton Formation, such as SME of less than 50 employees, they agreed to a bonus of 12,000 euroswhich were able to allocate to the service most adapted to their needs.
In addition to the agility in the processing, with Kit Consulting, Red.es has remained innovated and has launched, for the first time, an artificial intelligence platform that will support and support in the process of verification of the justifications and that allows to reduce 80% the times of the review passing from late 5 hours to 90 minutes.
Continue with digitalization
Far from seeing this process as something punctual, in Newton Formation Academy they consider it a founding stage. “This does not end here. We have sitting the foundations to continue digitizing our company in future phases. The important thing is that we now have a clear vision, a definite course and a culture more open to change”says the director.
Although the academy already contemplated some improvements before knowing the program, the help of Kit Consulting was decisive to accelerate decision making. “It’s as if you had the idea, but not tools or resources to execute it. This program gives you both. And that makes a difference.”he adds.
And although they are still in full phase of implementation, Fraga says that the effects are already felt. “We have more order, more focus, more analysis capacity. It’s like going from piloting a removable boat to handle a well equipped sailboat”summarize between laughs.
A recommendation for other companies
With the still recent experience, Fraga is convinced that other SMEs, especially in the education sector, should consider this opportunity. “It’s not just about getting into the car’s car because it’s what it is. Use technology to do your job better, to release time, reduce errors and better connect with your client“he explains.
Your advice is clear: “Before you start, you spend time define your goals. What do you want to improve? How are you going to measure it? And above all, Involve your team from the first day. That they feel that this is not a guiding direction, but an improvement for all. Without that commitment, the transformation is halfway “.
About Kit Consulting
Kit Consulting is a program of aid of the Government of Spain, managed by Red.es, for the hiring of specialized and personalized digital advice services for SMEs of intent 10 and less than 250 employees. It has a budget of 300 million euros and is financed by the European Union through European funds Nextnerationu within the framework of the recovery, transformation and resilience plan. Kit Consulting also has the Chamber of Spain as a collaborating entity.
The application deadline is already closed, he ended on March 31, but has been very well received. To date, more than 16,600 aid of this program has been granted equivalent to more than 232 million euros.
If you want to get more information you can check the page www.acerapyme.eson the phones 900 223 322 (if you are an applicant), 900 903 595 (if you are digital advisor) or in the form enabled here: https://www.acerapyme.gob.es/contact
