Research reveals a "worrying" number of SMEs are missing out on government funding for training

A number of small companies in London are missing out on government money to pay for training, according to new research. View More >

Project helps break down the language barrier for migrant workers

A new project has been launched in Somerset to help migrant workers improve their English skills. The ICEBreakers project is being run by Taunton-based charity Learning South West and is funded by the European Social Fund, through the Learning and Skills Council. View More >

Staffordshire acquisition aims to improve individual potential

The Aspire Housing Group has bought training company Project Management in a deal announced this week. Project Management, which helps disadvantaged young people in north Staffordshire find work, will retain its own identity within the Group and will operate as a social enterprise. View More >

New framework for further education

How colleges can forge new links with communities and businesses has been set out in a new framework document launched this week. The document, Further Education Colleges: Models for Success, sets out the ways in which further education providers can respond to the needs of learners, employers and the wider community. View More >

Lambeth launches free e-learning

E-learning is being used to offer free health and social care training to service users, unpaid carers and professionals. View More >

New Further Education Specialisation and Innovation fund launched

A new fund has been created that will allow further education colleges and training providers to connect with businesses in an innovative and collaborative way. View More >

Cross-cultural recruitment

Research shows that businesses are failing to implement successful cross-cultural recruitment programmes. View More >

Government task force on apprenticeships

Automotive industry trainer, Skillnet, is to join a government task force to develop apprenticeship programmes across London. View More >

Workplace equality reps

The TUC has launched a new training programme to boost its network of equality reps. View More >

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