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Video Arts launches time management programme
Video Arts has launched a new time management programme that aims to show individuals how to manage their time more effectively.
(09 May 2008)

Government approves bid for hospitality Skills Academy
The National Skills Academy for Hospitality has been given the green light after the bid was approved by the government this week.
(08 May 2008)

City & Guilds to sponsor Apprenticeship Awards 2008
City & Guilds is to sponsor the Apprenticeship Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
(07 May 2008)

ILM adopts Qualifications and Credit Framework
The Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) has relaunched its range of vocational qualifications on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
(06 May 2008)

Local businesses complete customer service training
More than 200 frontline staff from businesses in and around Southampton have completed the 'Southampton Welcomes' customer service training programme.
(06 May 2008)

Adult Learners' Week - 17th–23rd May 2008
Thousands of events are expected to take place during Adult Learners' Week, which runs from 17th–23rd May 2008.
(02 May 2008)

VQ Day: celebration of vocational qualifications launched
Over 17 million people in the UK now hold a vocational qualification according to new research released to coincide with the launch of the inaugural VQ Day.
(01 May 2008)

e-skills UK invites input to new strategic plan
e-skills UK has released a consultation for its five year strategic plan for England, and is seeking input from employers, educationalists and other stakeholders with an interest in the UK's IT & telecoms skills base.
(30 April 2008)

New IT qualification aims to prepare NHS staff for healthcare IT systems
A new IT skills qualification for health workers, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), was unveiled at the HC 2008 conference.
(29 April 2008)

CIPD Conference: 'HR and the Role of the Line Manager'
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's conference, 'HR and the Role of the Line Manager', takes place on 1 May 2008 at Victoria Park Plaza, London.
(29 April 2008)

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