As house prices fall and gas prices rise, there are further arguments for keeping training spend going during the economic storm. It’s also apparent that the credit crunch could provide a temporary bonus for some.
In fact, there are growth areas around – as the world’s fastest-growing profession, it’s a case of: project managers – you’re hired! And there isn’t a complete clampdown on finances, as a new training fund has been launched.
Twenty-somethings are also in the news as research reveals training is the key to tackling Generation Y impatience and that graduate employers want more than just academic qualifications: soft skills are important for graduates.
Our favourite story this week is one from the construction industry – it might be feeling the pinch but there’s also light on the training front as organisers reported a massive 300% increase in support for the new diploma.
These weren’t the only stories we’ve covered this week. Go to also on TrainingZone.co.uk to see all our news and features.
In fact, there are growth areas around – as the world's fastest-growing profession, it's a case of: project managers - you're hired! And there isn't a complete clampdown on finances, as a new training fund has been launched.
Twenty-somethings are also in the news as research reveals training is the key to tackling Generation Y impatience and that graduate employers want more than just academic qualifications: soft skills are important for graduates.
Our favourite story this week is one from the construction industry – it might be feeling the pinch but there's also light on the training front as organisers reported a massive 300% increase in support for the new diploma.
These weren't the only stories we've covered this week. Go to also on TrainingZone.co.uk to see all our news and features.
