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The Apprentice: new series on BBC TWO tonight at 9.00pm

Burning ambition meets the school of hard knocks in a new BBC TWO series which gives viewers an insight into the cut-throat world of business. In 'The Apprentice' 14 young high-fliers, shortlisted from thousands, will battle it out through a gruelling selection process and compete for a £100,000, year-long job with Sir Alan Sugar.

The candidates are from varying backgrounds - from property developer to charity fundraiser, from headhunter to hotel manager - and range from MBA graduates to some who left school without qualifications. Each week their ambition, business flair and their wits will be tested to the full as they compete in business tasks set by Sir Alan.

The candidates will be divided into teams and the team that wins the weekly assignment will be given a reward, but the losers must report to the boardroom for a showdown with Sir Alan who grills them on their mistakes. One contestant is then singled out for the sack with the words they will all come to dread: "You're fired".

New skills champion for fish trade

Fay Deakin of the food and drink Sector Skills Council Improve has been given as part of her remit special responsibility for the fish trade. Deakin will work with the Sea Fish Organisation with the aim of influencing the skills, training and qualifications development in the sector.

Deakin said: "By consulting with employers and trade organisations we can work to ensure that courses for employees at all levels, from basic operative jobs through to technology, science and senior management positions, are geared to meet the needs of businesses in specific sectors. Our discussions will also help us to identify skill gaps and influence the creation of new courses where necessary."

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Closing date approaches for ICT in Practice Awards 2006

The closing date of 31st March is fast approaching for nominating entries to Becta's ICT in Practice Awards 2006. Nominations for the awards are open to all practitioners, ranging from those that work in the early years right through to the adult and community learning sectors.

Categories include: Advice and support; Collaboration; Inclusion; Leadership; Learning assistance; New to teaching; and Teaching. Themes running through all the categories include: commitment to the use of ICT for learning and teaching; understanding the benefits of ICT in raising standards; the ability to inspire and motivate learners and colleagues; visionary and sustainable ongoing plans.

To find out more about the categories available, previous winners and how to nominate online, go to: www.becta.org.uk/practiceawards

Learning Tree add new course to network security curriculum

(14/02/05) Learning Tree International has announced the addition of a new course, Securing Wireless Networks: Hands-On, to its list of offerings focused on network and system security.

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, "This course is designed to provide attendees with valuable tools with which they can create a cost-effective security solution for their organizations' wireless networks."

The 4-day course is aimed at individuals who manage, operate, audit or implement secure networks. Learning Tree intends to offer the course in North America beginning in March 2005 and in London in April 2005.

Watsonia Publishing appoints new UK Head of Sales

(14/02/05) IT courseware supplier Watsonia Publishing has appointed Andrew Kempshall as it new UK Head of Sales.

Kempshall will be responsible for the company's sales activities across the corporate and government sector, with responsibility for the UK and near European markets.

David Kelly, Operations Director commented, "Andrew has a highly developed commitment to quality courseware products and customer satisfaction, and his proven track record of sales success will allow Watsonia to continue its expansion into the UK market".

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