Progress in achieving transparency of vocational qualifications across Europe
The following information is kindly supplied by CEDEFOP and the European Training Village who publish a free regular email newswire:Following a joint initiative of the European Commission and Cedefop in 1998, a European Forum on transparency of vocational qualifications was established in February 1999. Consisting of representatives of all the Member States of the EU […]
Tesco training scheme helps long-term unemployed
Unemployed people living near a soon-to-be-opened Tesco store in Leeds are being offered the chance of a job there on the condition that they undertake 16 weeks of intensive classroom-based training.The scheme is part of the Seacroft Partnership, an regeneration project aimed at tackling the high rate of unemployment in Seacroft, East Leeds, one of […]
Corporate bonding or corporate humiliation?
Would you care to risk a fine of £275,000? Hardly. So perhaps it’s time for a close and thoughtful look at the kinds of activity some companies force their employees to undertake in the name of “corporate bonding” or “team building”.A few weeks ago, such an exercise went badly wrong. In a bout of mock […]
LearnCom, Inc. launches new e-learning business
As companies search for more cost-effective solutions for delivering training to their global workforces, LearnCom, Inc. has announced the launch of its newest business and the first e-learning course, Jack Cade’s Nightmare. LearnCom, Inc.’s business units, including BNA Communications, have been providing human resource, management and safety training courseware, workshops and consulting for more than […]
Ways to pay to increase the weight of your brain
The Campaign for Learning reports that we make our brains as we use them. The more we use our brains, the more useable they become, and a well-used brain even gets heavier.If, however, you want to increase the size of your brain by developing skills for a different job, you may find yourself scratching your […]
CBI survey highlights importance of utilising skills in enhancing competitiveness
The CBI Employment Trends Survey 2000 has highlighted the importance of high levels of workforce and management skills as critical factors in influencing present and future competitiveness.The survey of 829 companies in the UK shows that employers are recognising that it is not just a case of equipping employees with the necessary skills, but that […]
Training company accused of fraud
Underhill Training Ltd, who provide a range of NVQ training programmes to TECs and colleges, are under investigation following allegations that some of the claims for payment which the company has submitted were fraudulent.The company’s clients include Thames Valley Enterprise, Focus, Bracknell and Wokingham College, and Uxbridge College, as well a several private companies.Training providers […]
DfEE launches IT training for unemployed
The DfEE is today launching a £25 million initiative aimed at providing unemployed jobseekers with IT skills.UK online Computer Training will provide tasters and courses worth an average £400 each at around 400 venues across England. It will work by providing free vouchers and a free phone line to those interested in trying their hand […]
TUC says one in three young workers not given health and safety training
A poll conducted for the TUC has shown that despite the fact that employers are legally obliged to provide it, 37% of 15-24-year-olds have not received any health and safety training. Those working part-time are even less likely to have received any briefing on health and safety. The poll also highlights the fact that young […]
The Electronic Training Village – reminder
ETV news contains up-to-date information on the most recent events and issues in the field of Vocational Training. You can browse though these or search directly for a specific topic in the dropdown list. It is also possible to submit news to the ETV News administrator or to access articles from the previous six months. […]
DFEE reports that skills requirements are increasing
The annual ‘Skill Needs in Britain’ survey published by the DFEE as part of ‘Labour Market and Skill Trends 2000’ reports that over two-thirds of employers with more than 25 employees have increasing skills needs because of growing competition, changing work practices and new technology. Some skills gaps were identified because of problems with recruiting […]
Caliper UK offers 360 degree appraisal online
Further news from HRD week – Caliper UK are offering a service for 360 degree feedback on the web. All of those involved are asked to complete an online questionaire (also available in paper form), which Caliper UK then collate together and create a ‘roadmap’ for the individual being assessed. Caliper UK’s consultants then provide […]
New e-learning pages from CEDEFOP
The Electronic Training Village at Cedefop is launching new pages devoted to e-learning. The aim of these pages is to build a knowledge base on e-learning for all vocational training professionals and develop a community of best practice as we assimilate technology into the world of vocational education and training. Some pages are already available […]
Online courses in career enhancement and emotional intelligence
A regular TrainingZONE member points out that there are still few online courses on topics other than IT. TheAcademy.com offers online courses in two rather different areas – one relates to the travel industry, whilst the other focuses on different aspects of personal development and emotional intelligence.Since EI is pretty much in the news at […]
New Deal for lone parents
In a further extension to the New Deal programme, the Chancellor today announced support for lone parents with children over five years of age, available from next April.Parents will be offered help with child care, a ‘ladder of opportunity’ and a guarantee of income at least £20 over that which they would receive on benefit […]
New Deal and job grants for long-term unemployed
Gordon Brown praised the success of the New Deal programme, introduced as a flagship programme in 1997, which he claimed has contributed to achieving the lowest level of unemployment in 21 years. Overall, since 1997, more than 800,000 people have found work and there are now one million notified vacancies. The level of youth unemployed […]
History of European vocational training policy published
This news item about training policy is supplied by CEDEFOP:‘An age of Learning’, published by Cedefop, analyses vocational training policy developments at European level over the past 40 years. It looks at the current action being taken in Member States in this area and examines the impact of economic and social change on vocational training. […]
New free online NVQ for arts practitioners
Reachout2000 is an exciting new training and professional development opportunity for arts practitioners offered by London Arts Training Consortium. It is the first programme providing full internet support for people involved in teaching, training or leading workshops in Dance, Choreography, Drama, Sculpture, Fine Art, Music, Literature, Theatre Design and Technology or any other artform. Reachout2000 […]
Assessors and Verifiers Workshop Chronicle
A new bi-monthly magazine specifically designed for the assessors and verifiers of S/NVQ and traditional programmes across all sectors. A new bi-monthly magazine specifically designed for the assessors and verifiers of S/NVQ and traditional programmes across all sectors.
Individual learning accounts
The February issue of Training Journal contains an article by Prof David Robertson on ‘Individual Learning Accounts: a training revolution in the making’ in which he explores the role of ILAs and how they can be used to best effect within companies – ones the scheme is extended beyond its present pilot phase. A summary […]
