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“Skillstories enables you to share knowledge, experiences and contacts rather than scratching around in the dark. These are great resources to help make the business case and support you all the way”

Colin Butler, HR Manager, DHL Aviation

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Norfolk County Services case study

PDF | Thursday November 15th, 2007

By overcoming the difficulties of training a diverse, devolved workforce, Norfolk County Services has raised the aspirations of employees, slashing recruitment costs and accident rates.

Readability - how to test how easy a text is to read

Website | Thursday November 15th, 2007

SMOG (simplified measure of gobbledygook) is a formula that gives a readability level for written material. Readability is an attempt to match the reading level of written material to the "reading with understanding" level of the reader.

Case Study: Boots Manufacturing and Supply Chain

PDF | Wednesday November 14th, 2007

Boots started workplace learning across their main Nottingham site in 2003. Since then over 850 employees have gained Skills for Life qualifications, helping these staff gain relevant skills to help them in the workplace.

Pirelli Case Study

PDF | Friday November 09th, 2007

Business in the Community Case Study from the Skills for Life Awards for Excellence 2006

The Leitch Review of Skills

Website | Wednesday November 07th, 2007

Download the Leitch Review of Skills, Government response and all related documents.

Leitch Review of Skills - Practitioner Network Overview

PDF | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

A short summary of the main points of the Leitch Review of Skills.

Practitioner Network Meeting Note Nov 06

Word Doc | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

The Practitioner Network Group was established to support employers, at a practitioner level. The network meetings provide the opportunity for companies to support each other in developing sustainable Skills for Life initiatives. Facilitated by

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First UK Bus Case Study

PDF | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

Business in the Community Case Study from the Skills for Life Awards for Excellence 2007

Online Learning Centre

Website | Tuesday November 06th, 2007

A new training concept from Newcastle College Trade Union Education in partnership with unionlearn.

Union Members, their friends and families have the opportunity to enrol on learndirect courses via any Internet connection giving greater

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QIA Website

Website | Friday November 02nd, 2007

QIA (Quality Improvement Agency) website

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