Skillstories

Government Promises Action to Bolster Skills and Training in the Construction Industry

North West Development Agency (NWDA) Funds Major New Skills Project for Textiles Sector

Investment in skills within the Northwest’s Advanced Flexible Materials sector has been given a boost with almost £400k from the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).

Denham and Balls Announce Increase to Minimum Apprenticeship Earnings

The minimum weekly earnings for all apprentices in England will be increased from £80 to £95 a week next year, Skills Secretary, John Denham and Children’s Secretary Ed Balls announced today. 

Skills Shortages Forces Up Price of Oil

Runaway costs and an acute shortage of skilled workers are putting future oil developments at risk and could keep upward pressure on the oil price, the chief executive of Total said yesterday.

Jobs Outlook Weakest for Nine Years

The outlook for the UK jobs market is the weakest for almost a decade with employers freezing new recruitment as business confidence plummets, according to worldwide research published on Tuesday.

Denham and Balls announce increase to minimum apprenticeship earnings

The minimum weekly earnings for all apprentices in England will be
increased from £80 to £95 a week next year, Skills Secretary, John
Denham and Children’s Secretary Ed Balls announced today.

First UK Bus enlists union help to promote L&D

First UK Bus has signed a contract with trade union Unite to improve learning and development in the transport firm.

Outstanding colleagues or staff - reward them

Niace is seeking nominations for workbased learning at all levels to contribute to the 2009 Adult Learners’ Week Awards.  There are some wonderfully inspiring stores from across the country as evidence that such nominations reap rewards.  The learning can be done as a group, project or by an individual so dont delay - nomination now.

Outstanding colleagues or staff - reward them

Niace is seeking nominations for workbased learning at all levels to contribute to the 2009 Adult Learners’ Week Awards.  There are some wonderfully inspiring stories from across the country as evidence that such nominations reap rewards.  The learning can be done as a group, project or by an individual so don’t delay - nominate now.

Redcoat degree at seaside resort

Butlins has teamed up with a university to train aspiring Redcoats in the Sussex coastal resort of Bognor.