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CIPD People Management Awards open for entries
Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD) People Management Awards are now open.
(16 March 2010)

Becta announces winners of Next Generation Learning Awards
Becta, the government agency for technology in learning, has announced the winners of the annual Next Generation Learning Awards.
(15 March 2010)

NEBOSH launches Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work
NEBOSH has launched a new qualification that aims to give managers the skills and know-how to promote a healthier workplace.
(12 March 2010)

QCDA launches Functional Skills qualification
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) has launched a new qualification aimed at providing young people with essential life skills to help them succeed in further education or employment.
(11 March 2010)

Employers must utilise workforce skills more effectively, says Skills for Health report
Health sector employers must find new ways to utilise the skills of existing staff if they are to deliver greater productivity and higher quality care, according to a new report from Skills for Health.
(09 March 2010)

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Driving theory test contract extended
Pearson has announced that it has been awarded a three-year contract extension with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) of Great Britain and the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) of Northern Ireland, to deliver the driving theory test service until 2014.

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