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Press Releases issued on behalf of the LSC in the West Midlands.


For all regional press enquiries please David Disley-Jones on  david.disleyjones@lsc.gov.uk.





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West Midlands press release WM065 - private hire drivers find road map to better customer care

Date published: 12/11/2008

Birmingham taxi and private hire drivers are going the extra mile to offer top quality customer service by picking up new qualifications thanks to a government-backed skills service.

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West Midlands press release WM062CW - Stay in Learning theatre tour

Date published: 12/11/2008

Indiana Jones, Doctor Who, Match of the Day presenters and other well known TV, film and sport personalities will be caricatured in a theatrical presentation highlighting careers options for 2,700 Year 10 and 11 students throughout schools in Coventry and;Warwickshire, during November and December.

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West Midlands press release WM062SH - Stay in Learning theatre tour

Date published: 12/11/2008

Indiana Jones, Doctor Who, Match of the Day presenters and other well known TV, film and sport;personalities will be caricatured in a theatrical presentation highlighting careers options for 2800;Year 10 and 11 students throughout schools in Shropshire, during November and December.

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West Midlands press release WM063 - Solihull Surfers Sign Up for Skills

Date published: 07/11/2008

Up to 50 Solihull residents are logging on to develop their computer skills thanks to a £70,000 initiative offering free IT equipment and training. Residents will be offered a free computer and internet access in their homes, plus training and support from a computer club or ‘buddy’as part of the LSC-funded ‘Access;IT’scheme.

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West Midlands press release WM062HW - Stay in Learning theatre tour

Date published: 31/10/2008

Indiana Jones, Doctor Who, Match of the Day presenters and other well-known TV, film and sport personalities will be caricatured in a theatrical presentation highlighting careers options for 2,500 Year 10 and 11 students throughout schools in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, during November.

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West Midlands press release WM062BC - Stay in Learning theatre tour 2008

Date published: 31/10/2008

Indiana Jones, Doctor Who, Match of the Day presenters and other well-known TV, film and sport personalities will be caricatured in a theatrical presentationhighlighting careers options for 2750 Year 11 and 12 students throughout schools in the Black Country, during November and December.

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West Midlands press release WM062BS - Stay in Learning theatre tour 2008

Date published: 31/10/2008

Indiana Jones, Doctor Who, Match of the Day presenters and other well-known TV, film and sport personalities will be caricatured in a theatrical presentation highlighting careers options for 3500 Year 10 and 11 students throughout schools in Birmingham and Solihull, during November.

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West Midlands press release WM061 - Regional Minister Launches Engineering Apprenticeship

Date published: 30/10/2008

The new Regional Minister for the West Midlands, Ian Austin MP, helped launch a new Civil Engineering Apprenticeship at Castle Vale School in Birmingham as part of a region-wide effort to drive up skills by boosting the number of businesses employing apprentices.

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West Midlands press release WM061a - Regional Minister Welcomes Train to Gain Support Package for SMEs

Date published: 30/10/2008

Regional Minister for the West Midlands Ian Austin MP today urged employers to take full advantage of a new £350 million fund to help small companies through the downturn.

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West Midlands press release WM060 - Train to Gain celebrates 2nd birthday

Date published: 16/10/2008

Home improvement retailer B&Q has become the 100,000th company to sign up to Train to;Gain, as the flagship service marks its second year of helping to boost the nation’s skills.

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