Angie, Junior Manager, McDonald’s“The training I’ve been given is absolutely fantastic. Getting these skills has just made me feel really confident and proud”
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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A short summary of the main points of the Leitch Review of Skills.
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.
A new suite of English language qualifications was launched in October 2007. The new ESOL for Work qualifications will make it easier for employers and migrant workers to get the functional English language skills they need. The qualifications
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This is the fourth edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter – a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education (FE) and skills sector, including Skills for Life practitioners within businesses.
Quick Reads - the initiative that provides books by bestselling writers and personalities for people who struggle with reading or simply want a short, fast read -are offering employers sixty books and a display pack for only £100.
This report presents the results of a survey of 201 large national employers, including 60 member companies of the National Employer Service (NES), and follow-up case study research. The research was undertaken by the Institute for Employment
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The Campaign for Learning (CfL) has produced this resource pack in association with Asset Skills Sector Skills Council. It will help you to plan activities, particularly based around Skills for Life, to be held on Learning at Work Day or any other
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If you are raising the profile of Skills for Life within your workplace Get On can help. The Get On campaign have free goodies including scratchcards, stickers, and pens to help get Skills for Life at the forefront of your learner's minds. To find
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Welcome to the eighth edition of the FE and Skills e-newsletter - a direct news and information link from DIUS to the further education (FE) and skills sector.
Millions of people gain a vocational qualification every year as a stepping stone to further vocational study or university, better jobs and enhanced skills. For too long, this success has gone without the recognition and national celebration it
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