CIPD call on Government to act on labour shortages
Gerwyn Davies reveals the latest research from the CIPD on the skills crisis and highlights the need for long-term reform of government skills policy
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Effective training in the not-for-profit sector
Whether it’s your board or your volunteers, training in the charity sector needs focus says Matt Hugg
TJ Awards 2017: the winners
The winners of the TJ Awards 2017 were announced at a glittering awards’ Gala Dinner held at The Brewery in London earlier this week.
Skills shortages: Less talk, more action
Industry should stop complaining about skill shortages and start doing something about it, says Matthew Aldridge.
Government commits £170 million for Institutes of Technology to bridge the skills gap in the UK
To boost skills, and to keep up with the accelerating pace of technical change, new strategies are being introduced to address issues around lifelong learning and deficiencies in skills
Apprenticeships and skills minister called to give priority to lifelong learning
As Brexit increases the urgency to close the skills gap MPs are seeking more funding for adult education – which has experienced drastic cuts in recent years
Rural living can seriously affect your access to skills
A new report shows that those living in the countryside face real disadvantages in accessing skills
Government gives L&D professionals inadequate time to comment on the new IfA
The Government is criticised for the “absurdly short period of time” given for responses to the scope and working of the new Institute for Apprenticeships
Apprentice-led civil service team eyes big expansion in 2017
A crack team of civil service apprentices is set to double in size in 2017, after Whitehall’s operational delivery chief Ruth Owen said departmental leaders had been “won over” by the new model.
Underpayment of apprentices spoiling the reputation of some VET
New statistics show widespread underpayment of UK apprentices
