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NIACE survey shows fall in the number of young people in learning
According to the NIACE adult participation in learning survey for 2013, published today, the proportion of young people aged 17–24 taking part in learning has fallen by 7 percentage points in the last year. The survey findings, released ahead of Adult Learners’ Week (18–24 May 2013) also shows a fall of 6 percentage points in the proportion of unemployed people participating in learning.

Graduates aim to inspire visitors at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
The London College of Garden Design is creating a design clinic in conjunction with the Royal orticultural Society at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (9-14 July 2013). The clinic aims to provide visitors with design inspiration from graduates of the College.

Zara Phillips launches Range Rover Evoque WISE scholarship
Zara Phillips launched a new engineering scholarship programme at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. The Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship will provide a £9,000 bursary to three female students or apprentices who would like to explore a career or further studies in engineering.

Carillion chooses e-learning to provide soft skills training
Facilities management and construction company Carillion is using e-learning courses from Engage in Learning to provide soft skills training for 9,000 of its UK staff.

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QA wins its second social learning gold

University's Week of Work aims to boost employability skills

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