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NGA Center for Best Practices – WORKFORCE UPDATE – March 18
Posted on March 18, 2019 Leave a Comment
NGA Center for Best Practices – WORKFORCE UPDATE – March 18 — Read on mailchi.mp/51fae205c14f/nga-center-for-best-practices-workforce-update-march-18
Jobcentres are no longer fit for purpose and are letting young people down | David Lammy
Posted on July 24, 2014 Leave a Comment
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jul/23/jobcentres-dont-work-employment-letting-young-people-down?CMP=twt_gu It is hard to speak the truth about valued national institutions. But when they are not fit for purpose, we must speak out. Reports on Monday suggested the government is considering a radical overhaul of the Jobcentre Plus system that is so badly failing to help the unemployed find work. The news doesn’t come […]
Skills system in London is ‘broken’ and failing to prepare people for work
Posted on July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
http://news.tes.co.uk/further-education/b/news/2014/07/17/london-39-s-skills-system-is-39-broken-39-mps-told.aspx?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_campaign=hootsuite London’s skills system is “broken” and needs a radical overhaul if future generations are to meet the needs of the city’s businesses, a group of MPs has been told. London Councils, which represents all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, wants changes to the way the capital’s FE colleges and training providers […]
Ofqual to increase focus on vocational qualifications
Posted on July 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
http://news.tes.co.uk/further-education/b/news/2014/07/08/ofqual-to-increase-focus-on-vocational-qualifications.aspx Ofqual is set to increase its focus on vocational qualifications, it was revealed today. Jeremy Benson, director of policy at the regulator, told a summit in London that it would shift its focus away from academic qualifications. “We know Ofqual has a role to play in improving the quality of vocational education,” he said. […]
Research and analysis UKCES Employer Skills Survey 2013 Scotland
Posted on July 7, 2014 Leave a Comment
Detailed findings from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ (UKCES) Employer Skills Survey 2013 relating specifically to Scotland. download from link below https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukces-employer-skills-survey-2013-scotland
30,000 adolescents disengaged despite raised participation age, figures show
Posted on June 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
By Laura McCardle, Thursday 26 June 2014 Almost 30,000 16-year-olds were not in education or training at the end of 2013 despite the government raising the participation age to 17, official figures reveal. Government legislation requires school leavers to continue in education or training until they turn 18. Image: Vicky Matthers Government data shows that […]
Research and analysis Youth employment in an international context
Posted on June 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Latest youth report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), examining youth employment in an international context. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/youth-employment-in-an-international-context
Guidance Advice: funding regulations for post-16 provision
Posted on June 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Advice about post-16 funding regulations for the 2014 to 2015 academic year. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advice-funding-regulations-for-post-16-provision
Traineeship funding consultation emphasises outcomes for young people – Press releases – GOV.UK
Posted on June 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
Traineeships are currently funded using the same arrangements as further education rather than a bespoke approach. The consultation proposes funding training providers on the basis of trainees’ progression to apprenticeships, jobs or further learning. Changes would be intended to encourage better results for young people and achieve a more consistent experience for 16 to 24 […]
Guidance Early years trainees: apprenticeship bursary scheme
Posted on June 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
Find out how apprentices can apply for a bursary if they are training for an early years qualification. https://www.gov.uk/early-years-trainees-apprenticeship-bursary-scheme
