UfI – questions and answers about learning centre hubs
The University for Industry website has now posted a series of Questions and Answers for anyone interested in responding to their recent invitation to establish a network of Learning Centre Hubs throughout England and Wales with partner organisations. The University for Industry website has now posted a series of Questions and Answers for anyone interested […]
TECs – Meeting the challenge of the Millennium
The government has made available both the original consultation paper on the future of Training and Enterprise Councils, and the summary of responses. Its contents include –– Creating The New Policy Framework for TECs– The Way Forward– Getting the Framework Right– Paying For QualityAll the information is available online and in download format.Full details from […]
Expressions of interest to supply UfI
Up to 17 May, more than 600 organisations had replied to the University for Industry’s invitation to express interest in becoming a qualified supplier. Of these the majority were interested in supplying materials.The UfI has changed it’s website address.For a full analysis of the current expressions of interest, check the page – Up to 17 […]
Integer – vocational training and development company
Integer is a vocational training and development company based in Bude, Cornwall (UK) with a wide range of courses in their portfolio – which can be delivered in collaboration with colleges of further education. This enables them to offer courses at fees significantly lower than normal prices. Trainers are all chosen for their ability and […]
Plenty of ideas and promotion for Adult Learners Week
“It’s never too late to learn…What’s the one thing you’ve always dreamed of having?A new career, a new hobby, new friends? Well what are you waiting for? Learning, for work or for fun, can be the passport to a new life. It’s never too late to start. You don’t need any qualifications and there’s no […]
Two new members of New Deal Task Force
Employment Minister Andrew Smith today announced the appointment of two new members to the New Deal Task Force.The two new members are:* Sir Neville Simms, Group Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Tarmac plc* Karan Bilimoria, Managing Director of Cobra Beer Ltd.Further details from: Employment Minister Andrew Smith today announced the appointment of two new […]
Swedish vocational training in a nutshell
A new CEDEFOP publication presents the System of Vocational Education and Training in Sweden CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has just published Vocational education and training in Sweden. This is one of a series of monographs on the systems of all EU Member States, as well as Norway and Iceland. […]
Consultation on future ESF funding priorities
The ESF Unit of the DfEE is now beginning a nationwide consultation exercise to determine the priorities for ESF funding for the next 7 years. Your views would be greatly appreciated. To contribute go to The ESF Unit of the DfEE is now beginning a nationwide consultation exercise to determine the priorities for ESF funding […]
The Guidance Council
National body for UK agencies concerned with advice and guidance about learning and work for adults and young people. National body for UK agencies concerned with advice and guidance about learning and work for adults and young people.
New Deal and the European Social Fund working together
Robert Johnson of the Employment Service explains how ESF and New Deal can work together to create real added value. Robert Johnson of the Employment Service explains how ESF and New Deal can work together to create real added value.
‘Continuing success for New Deal for young unemployed’ – Smith
From a DfEE press releaseEmployment Minister Andrew Smith today confirmed that more than 7,800 young unemployed people moved into jobs from the New Deal in February.Mr Smith said: “Provisional management information last month indicated that it was a good month for young people but we now know it was even better than we thought. This […]
New Deal extended to partners of unemployed people
From a DfEE press release –Employment Minister Andrew Smith announced the national launch of the New Deal for Partners of unemployed people today.Andrew Smith said:“Our priority is to ensure that people from households without a wage-earner who want to work have the opportunity to improve their employability and are given support tailored to their individual […]
Support materials for S/NVQ candidates
FastTrack Associates produce a range of support materials for candidates working towards S/NVQs –“Our candidate support packs have proved to be valuable tools which accelerate the achievement of S/NVQs.Written in plain language by authors who are experts in their own particular fields, they avoid mis-interpretation of the Standards and provide candidates with a clear and […]
Moser Report on post-school basic skills training
The Moser Group report on post school basic skills training was published on 25 March 1999. Entitled ‘Improving Literacy and Numeracy: A Fresh Start’, the report is available for reading online or for download at the Lifelong Learning website. The Moser Group report on post school basic skills training was published on 25 March 1999. […]
European Basic Skills Network
The Basic Skills Agency has received an EU grant to develop a European Basic Skills Network. According to their web press release:“We’ve received a grant from the European Commission to build a European Basic Skills Network to tackle social exclusion. We’ll be working with partners in France, Spain, Denmark, Belgium, Scotland and Eire to map […]
University for Industry Development Plan
The Development Plan for the new UfI has been published on line, together with other recent news about the establishment of new programmes and facilities for adult skills-related learning across the country. The Development Plan includes sections for indivual learners and companies, and for prospective partners for this new university concept.Further information from the UfI […]
New Scottish Parliament to focus on skills
An article in the current issue of People Management suggests that skills development will be a key focus of the new Scottish Parliament:-“There are high hopes that the new Scottish Parliament will meet the challenge of skills shortages head-on. Gus Macdonald, minister for business and industry at the Scottish Office, has called on personnel professionals […]
TEC delivered training – statistical update
This Statistical First Release updates the key figures in last month’s DfEE Statistical First Release number 92/99 published on 26 February 1999 and the quarterly figures published on 31 December 1998. KEY POINTS Work-based training for young people * The number of young people in work-based training as at 27 December 1998 is 3% lower […]
Blunkett announces £44 million for UfI in 1999-2000
The Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett today announced an increase to £44 million to support the development of the University for Industry in 1999-2000. He hoped that UfI would stimulate demand for up to one million courses and learning packages a year by 2004, significantly improving the skills of the workforce. Mr Blunkett said […]
Employment Service could take on TECs training role
People Management magazine reported on 11 March:‘Leigh Lewis, chief executive of the Employment Service (ES), has told MPs that his department would be able to take on the work of the training and enterprise councils, fuelling further speculation on the fate of the Tec network.Giving evidence on the ES’s future at a recent Commons select […]
