The following press articles are here to help you to keep up with current issues and events relating to learning and work in the Black Country and at national level.
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27 June 2008
Confused about what to do next? Do you simply want a career change?
Join us at: Working in Walsall thursday 10th July At The Crossing, St. Paul’s Darwall Street, Walsall 10.00am – 4.00pm
27 June 2008
Confused about what to do next? Do you simply want a career change?
Join us at: Working in Walsall thursday 10th July At The Crossing, St. Paul’s Darwall Street, Walsall 10.00am – 4.00pm
Denham urges employers to act to prevent future skills shortages
16 June 2008
Skills Secretary John Denham today urged employers to act to prevent skills shortages as he announced the fourth competitive bidding round for National Skills Academies.
John Denham said: "National Skills Academies give employers the chance to shape the future skills system. Led by employers with Government support, these centres of excellence help us identify and tackle those skills shortages in sectors vital for the competitiveness of tomorrow's economy."
16 June 2008
Skills Secretary John Denham today urged employers to act to prevent skills shortages as he announced the fourth competitive bidding round for National Skills Academies.
John Denham said: "National Skills Academies give employers the chance to shape the future skills system. Led by employers with Government support, these centres of excellence help us identify and tackle those skills shortages in sectors vital for the competitiveness of tomorrow's economy."
132 million working years wasted by employees in the wrong job
01 April 2008
01 / 04 / 08 New research from the Skills Commission released ahead of the publication of its information, advice and guidance inquiry has revealed the vital need for good lifelong careers advice in Britain.
The study showed that a fifth (21 per cent) do not feel they are in a job that makes best use of their skills and a further 41 per cent have been in such a job in the past.
01 April 2008
01 / 04 / 08 New research from the Skills Commission released ahead of the publication of its information, advice and guidance inquiry has revealed the vital need for good lifelong careers advice in Britain.
The study showed that a fifth (21 per cent) do not feel they are in a job that makes best use of their skills and a further 41 per cent have been in such a job in the past.
NEXTSTEP BLACK COUNTRY AWARDS GO TO TWO LOCAL CLIENTS!
11 October 2007
The Walsall Lifelong Learning Awards recognises IAG. The nextstep Award - This award recognises where information, advice or guidance (IAG) has contributed to the learner’s decision to participate in learning and achieve new goals.
MARIE STANTON - Nominated by the College for Continuing Education Marie sought advice on how to return to work after having survived a terrible school experience, raised six children by the age of 26, recovered from several life-threatening illnesses and looking after her sick husband. Her goal now is to become an IT tutor.
11 October 2007
The Walsall Lifelong Learning Awards recognises IAG. The nextstep Award - This award recognises where information, advice or guidance (IAG) has contributed to the learner’s decision to participate in learning and achieve new goals.
MARIE STANTON - Nominated by the College for Continuing Education Marie sought advice on how to return to work after having survived a terrible school experience, raised six children by the age of 26, recovered from several life-threatening illnesses and looking after her sick husband. Her goal now is to become an IT tutor.
Adult Learner Celebrations
05 September 2007
Black Country LSC Area Director Andy Brown did the honours as people from across the West Midlands were honoured for their achievements at the West Midlands 2007 Adult Learners’Week Awards.
Andy was delighted to share in the celebrations as learners received their awards in recognition of their achievements.
05 September 2007
Black Country LSC Area Director Andy Brown did the honours as people from across the West Midlands were honoured for their achievements at the West Midlands 2007 Adult Learners’Week Awards.
Andy was delighted to share in the celebrations as learners received their awards in recognition of their achievements.
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