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TrainingZONE LearningWIRE - Issue 213
22 July 2002
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REFERENCE: TNA - tried and tested!
ZONES: Special focus on e-learning
NEWS/FEATURES: Search for the elusive work-life balance
COMMUNITY: Don't be shy - tell us what you think!
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TNA - tried and tested!
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ZONES
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NEWS AND FEATURES
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TrainingZONE's news is created daily - get your regular updates
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Search for the elusive work-life balance
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/85954
More FE colleges to join CoVE programme
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86089
Spending review provides boost for education and skills
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86226
New European academy for corporate social responsibility
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86109
FE colleges welcome education maintenance allowances
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86223
Recruiting telephone staff - feature
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Don't be shy - tell us what you think!
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Any Answers
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- Has anyone done any work on what venues work best for
training?, asks Susan Blakey
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86415
- Does anyone have any information on the effectiveness and use
of on-line induction programmes?, asks Allison Preece
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86350/728
- Does anyone know where I can source high pressure jet training
in the north of England?, asks Jack Hanwell
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/86282/728
Thanks to Nick Fry, Sue Higgins and Tina Mason, who were among
those sharing the benefit of their expertise with other members
this week.
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