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Two years on for the Skills Pledge, by LSC chairman Chris Banks

chris_banks.jpgLast month we celebrated the second anniversary of the Skills Pledge, an initiative which has had unprecedented success since its first launch.

In two years, over 16,295 employers, ranging from FTSE companies to Government departments to SMEs have made the Pledge and today, over 6.3 million people are covered by the Skills Pledge. These numbers have exceeded our targets because businesses and employers are increasingly recognising that training carries huge benefits not only for them, but also for the workforce and the wider economy.

Making the Pledge is a way for companies and organisations to show a public commitment to developing the skills of their employees, including all of those lacking basic skills or a first full Level 2 qualification.

 
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Two years on for the Skills Pledge, by LSC chairman Chris Banks
Saturday, 04 July 2009
Last month we celebrated the second anniversary of the Skills Pledge, an initiative which has had unprecedented success since its first launch. In two years, over 16,295 employers, ranging from FTSE com...
Ofsted round-up - This week: Good results from three colleges
Saturday, 04 July 2009
East Berkshire College, Berkshire Summary of grades awarded: Effectiveness of provision Good: Grade 2 Capacity to improve Good: Grade 2 Achievement and standards Good: Gra...
Education sector urged to utilise interest-free energy saving loan
Thursday, 02 July 2009
Colleges and other public sector education institutions in England are being offered interest-free loans for energy saving initiatives to save costs. The Government announced £51.5 million ...
Businesses to receive free training in run up to 2012
Wednesday, 01 July 2009
The London Development Agency (LDA) is offering businesses of all sizes free training in the run up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Businesses will be able to take advantage of f...
Simon Bartley, Congratulations Team UK Video
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, spoke to FE News after he announced the members of Team UK at the House of Lords.
Congratulations to Team UK!
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Simon Bartley, chief executive of UK Skills, announced today at a House of Lords packed with dignitaries the young people that will make up Team UK at WorldSkills Calgary 2009. Mr Bartley spoke with real ...
Top colleges investigate local community support and engagement
Monday, 29 June 2009
The 157 Group, which represents 26 of the most influential colleges FE, hopes to shed more light on how its members are engaging and supporting local communities with a set of six new case studie...
LSC unveils successful FE college building short-list
Monday, 29 June 2009
Last Friday, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) unveiled a short-list of 13 FE building projects that have successfully proceeded to the next stage of development. Geoff Russell, LSC c...
Ofsted round-up - This week: Inspections of councils from across the UK
Friday, 26 June 2009
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council Summary of grades awarded: Effectiveness of provision Good: Grade 2 Capacity to improve Good: Grade 2 Achievement and standards Good: Grade 2 ...
New company launched to solve education equipment headaches
Friday, 26 June 2009
A new education-dedicated company has been launched to help schools, colleges and facilities management groups gain the correct equipment for their needs. The Education Reseller, which will provide needs ran...
John McNamara, Alliance of Sector Skills Council, Video
Thursday, 25 June 2009
John McNamara, chief executive of the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, talks to FE News about what is in store for the future of skills. Mr McNamara joined the Alliance in January 2009, previously he was t...
Nation celebrates VQ Day 2009
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
National celebrations to recognise the key role played by Vocational Qualifications kicked-off at a parliamentary reception in the House of Commons today. Millions of people will have achie...
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