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A Nightmare Before Christmas in Ashton-under-Lyne

Date published: 01/12/2008

Brushing up on maths and English could hold the key to a calmer Christmas


THE SKILLS RACE WHICH ROUTE TO THE TOP WILL WORK FOR YOU

Date published: 12/11/2008

As Lewis Hamilton looks set to become Formula 1’s youngest ever champion, the


BLACKPOOL CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROJECT

Date published: 12/11/2008

Pleasure Beach celebration marks reduction in the number of Blackpool young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).


EUROPEAN BOOST FOR CUMBRIAN BUSINESS

Date published: 17/10/2008

The Johnston Partnership secures £225,000 from the European Social Fund (ESF) for


The Trainee Becomes the Trainer

Date published: 17/10/2008

When Oldham-based apprentice Christopher Taylor joined David Luck Ltd, little did he


MERSEYSIDE COMPANY CELEBRATES TRAINING SUCCESS AS TRAIN TO GAIN

Date published: 17/10/2008

Merseyside company brushes with success as one of 100,000 companies to benefit from the Skills Brokerage Service


The Gender Debate

Date published: 19/08/2008

New research from the LSC shows a gender gap in attitudes towards adult education


Olympic tips for gold medal business success

Date published: 07/08/2008

Does your staff team have the talent it needs for your business to compete and win? As Olympic fever builds, now is a great time to consider how fit your team is and whether they have the ability to make your business a winner. By harnessing the Apprenticeship programme, funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), you can ensure your team has the skills and qualifications it needs to stay ahead of the competition, now and in the future.


NORTH WEST’S FAVOURITE BOSS REVEALED

Date published: 05/08/2008

New research into Britain’s best bosses, released today by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to celebrate Skills and Apprenticeships, reveals that 50 per cent of the North West’s workforce would most like to work for the tycoon Sir Richard Branson. Thewell-known businessman beat a host of household names including Sir Alan Sugar,Gordon Ramsay and Sir Alex Ferguson to take the prize.


1 in 5 in the North West find holiday sums confusing

Date published: 05/08/2008

1 in 5 people in the North West struggle with converting currencies when abroad and admit it is one of their top maths worries. With school summer holidays now getting underway, the Get On campaign is urging sun seekers to brush up on their maths skills to avoid bringing home debt, as well as a tan.