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Skills for Health publishes new skills and workforce briefings
New resources designed to help health sector employers understand and respond to the changing regional skills and labour market environment have been published by Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council for healthcare.
(02 September 2010)

Report explores volunteer management skills and support
According to a new report published today, nearly half of people who manage volunteers have not received any training that would help them in their work.
(01 September 2010)

Minister calls on businesses to promote informal learning at work
Skills Minister John Hayes has called on all UK businesses to promote informal learning at work, following pledges from sixty-four companies to increase informal workplace training for their staff.
(31 August 2010)

Pilot project conducted for health sector 'skills passport'
A one-year pilot project has been conducted among nursing staff at seven English NHS Trusts during 2009/10 to test proof-of-concept for a 'skills passport' for the health sector.

Young people well prepared for work, says survey
Most young people leave education well prepared for their first job, according to a survey published by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

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IfL and LSIS publish guide to effective CPD
City & Guilds reveals its 20 most popular vocational courses
Consultation launched on right to request time to train
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Learning and Development in Broadcasting Conference 2010
IT Training Awards 2011 open for entries
Report calls for reform of UK's skills system to boost economy
IfL case studies focus on technology and CPD
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