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LSC funded programmes on show at HRD 2008

Advice on some of the Learning and Skills Council's funded programmes, such as apprenticeships and Train to Gain, will be available to visitors to this week's HRD 2008 exhibition at Excel, London (15-17 April).

Visitors can also view the LSC's Skills Pledge Wall of Fame and make a public commitment to train their staff by signing the Skills Pledge.

An initiative launched by the government in 2007, the Skills Pledge is a public commitment by the leadership of a company or organisation to support all its employees to develop their basic skills, including literacy and numeracy, and work towards a relevant qualification to at least Level 2.

David Hughes, regional director of the LSC in London said: "The Train to Gain programme in London is gathering momentum. To date 12 000 employers have joined the programme, 6 000 of which had not undertaken any training in the previous 12 months, and 45 000 employees have started an LSC funded qualification (Level 2, 3 or Skills for Life). I urge all employers to follow suit and prioritise skills training at every level, to drive their business to a better future."

Eddie Stride, chief executive of City Gateway in Tower Hamlets said: "We are very proud to make the Skills Pledge. We know the value of training because it's at the heart of what we do. We see what a positive difference training can make to people who might not have had the best start in life and it's crucial that those offering this training are skilled individuals themselves. We hope to continue helping people in Tower Hamlets to aspire to and achieve great things for many years to come."

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For more information about Train to Gain and the Skills Pledge visit: www.traintogain.gov.uk

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