http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills Develop your workforce to compete in the global market en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 The first set of results for hundreds of students taking the government’s new 14-19 Diploma have been released today http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/too-early-to-judge-diploma-success.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/too-early-to-judge-diploma-success.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:49:03 GMT Business Commenting ahead of the release of A-level exam results tomorrow (Thursday) http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/the-goal-of-education-and-training-must-be-employment-not-an-annual-debate-over-pass-rates.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/the-goal-of-education-and-training-must-be-employment-not-an-annual-debate-over-pass-rates.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:50:12 GMT Business After 15 years' economic growth, today's recession will have a lasting impact on the economic and social fabric of the UK http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/ambition-2020-world-class-skills-and-jobs-for-the-uk.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/ambition-2020-world-class-skills-and-jobs-for-the-uk.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:37:14 GMT Business The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has raised questions about whether the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has taken its eye off the ball over funding http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/government-training-funds-dry-up-leaving-employers-unable-to-invest-in-staff.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/government-training-funds-dry-up-leaving-employers-unable-to-invest-in-staff.html Tue, 12 May 2009 00:01:01 GMT Business With the second annual VQ Day taking place on Wednesday 24th June, 2009 http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/campaigns_3/vq-day-2009.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/campaigns_3/vq-day-2009.html Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:26:07 GMT Business The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and fdf (Foundation Degree Forward) have joined forces to offer more support to smaller businesses facing skills gap issues http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/british-chambers-of-commerce-and-fdf-foundation-degree-forward-unite-to-support-smes.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/british-chambers-of-commerce-and-fdf-foundation-degree-forward-unite-to-support-smes.html Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:14:36 GMT Business The Careers Advice Service is an impartial, careers advice and guidance service for adults http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/the-careers-advice-service.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/the-careers-advice-service.html Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:19:59 GMT Business The Get On campaign encourages adults who struggle with reading, writing or maths to sign up for a free course and improve their skills. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/campaigns_3/the-get-on-campaign.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/campaigns_3/the-get-on-campaign.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:53:28 GMT Business Following two years of tests and trials the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) has been approved for implementation http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/qualifications-and-credit-framework.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/qualifications-and-credit-framework.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:17:12 GMT Business Commenting on John Denham’s announcement today that £350 million will be offered to small businesses to help boost staff skills http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/economic-slowdown-emphasising-uk-skills-shortages.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/economic-slowdown-emphasising-uk-skills-shortages.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:35:21 GMT Business A report published by the British Chambers of Commerce http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/publications_3/lost-talent-not-in-education-employment-or-training.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/publications_3/lost-talent-not-in-education-employment-or-training.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:46:30 GMT Business A joint report with the British Chambers of Commerce http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/publications_3/uk-guide-to-skills-and-learning-08.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/publications_3/uk-guide-to-skills-and-learning-08.html Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:12 GMT Business ome 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. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/train-to-gain-celebrates-two-years-of-success-as-100-000th-company-signs-up.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/train-to-gain-celebrates-two-years-of-success-as-100-000th-company-signs-up.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:01:37 GMT Business The British Chambers of Commerce has today hosted a summit on education and skills to debate how we can best equip our young people with the relevant skills needed by business today and in the future. http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/diplomas-alongside-a-levels-will-offer-students-and-businesses-a-real-opportunity.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/diplomas-alongside-a-levels-will-offer-students-and-businesses-a-real-opportunity.html Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:02:02 GMT Business Commenting on today's GCSE results http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/improvements-in-maths-and-english-will-please-employers.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/improvements-in-maths-and-english-will-please-employers.html Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:42 GMT Business Commenting on today's A-level results http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/future-of-britain-s-economy-rests-on-the-availability-of-science-and-maths-skills.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/future-of-britain-s-economy-rests-on-the-availability-of-science-and-maths-skills.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:15:14 GMT Business Commenting on John Denham's announcement today that bureaucracy will be cut to help employers take on more apprentices http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/government-has-failed-to-cut-apprenticeship-bureaucracy.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/government-has-failed-to-cut-apprenticeship-bureaucracy.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:25:05 GMT Business Commenting on John Denham's announcement today, that all young people will be entitled to an apprenticeship http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/apprenticeship-plans-must-focus-on-work-based-learning.html http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/zones/skills/press-releases_3/apprenticeship-plans-must-focus-on-work-based-learning.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:47:59 GMT Business