From this section you will be able to access recent Press Releases issued from the Learning & Skills Council South West.
Date published: 20/10/2008
South West’s Best Win Top Award for training;From the South West, 4 organisations and individuals have a chance of winning the UK’s top accolade for training after receiving the UK National Training Award at a regional ceremony in Bristol last week.;
Date published: 06/10/2008
Skills shortages, lack of applicants and an ageing workforce could have a damaging impact on the future competitive standing of the financial services sector in the South West if businesses don’t act now. These are the findings of a report1 launched today by the National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS) which has been set up to enhance the quality of training and skills for the industry in the region.
Date published: 06/10/2008
RESIDENTS and businesses in Gloucester received a massive boost today (Tuesday 7 October) with the launch of a new initiative – called Gloucester Works – designed to meet the jobs and skills needs of workers and local employers.
Date published: 24/09/2008
Thousands of Council employees will now have the chance to be trained to a minimum of Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE standard), thanks to all West of England Local Authorities making the Skills Pledge.;Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Local Authorities will all make the Skills Pledge on Friday 19 September at BAWA, Filton, Bristol.
Date published: 24/09/2008
Train to Gain is today celebrating its second anniversary, with more than 13,000 companies in the South West having signed up to the service which helps businesses develop the skills of their employees and improve their productivity and competitiveness.;Across the region, Train to Gain – the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) skills brokerage service – has helped businesses and organisations from a wide-range of sectors since its launch in 2006, with those from the construction and health and social work sectors;leading the way.
Date published: 29/08/2008
With research highlighting that almost half of UK employees returning to work from their summer holiday consider handing in their notice, Bristol employers are being encouraged by Train to Gain to take action and increase staff retention and productivity by investing in their staff through training.
Date published: 29/08/2008
Recent research has highlighted that almost half of UK employees returning to work from their summer holiday consider handing in their notice! To avert this, Dorset employers are being encouraged by Train to Gain to take action to increase staff retention and raise productivity by investing in their staff through training.
Date published: 29/08/2008
With research highlighting that almost half of UK employees returning to work from their summer holiday consider handing in their notice, Gloucestershire employers are being encouraged by Train to Gain to take action and increase staff retention and productivity by investing in their staff through training.
Date published: 29/08/2008
With research highlighting that almost half of UK employees returning to work from their summer holiday consider handing in their notice, Devon employers are being encouraged by Train to Gain to take action and increase staff retention and productivity by investing in their staff through training.
Date published: 29/08/2008
Today, as thousands of young people from across the South West receive their exam results and begin making plans for their future, some may be thinking of leaving school in favour of earning much needed cash. But staying in full time education could earn them money, too – and help broaden future prospects.
