Half of UK workers search for a new job as confidence grows
British businesses need to invest in their people or face a potential exodus of talented staff, as a combination of work dissatisfaction and more confidence in the job market means that almost half of...
View ArticleSir Charlie Mayfield reappointed as UKCES Chairman
Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has reappointed Sir Charlie Mayfield as Chairman of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
View Article£20,000 up for grabs as CareerHack competition launched
A new competition launched today is calling on developers from across the globe to create an app to help people hack into a new career and win a share of £20,000 in the process.
View ArticleNew report calls for stronger future for vocational qualifications
A report published today calls for changes in the way the country’s vocational qualifications are designed, developed and delivered in order to help boost the relevance and return on investment of...
View ArticleNew report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills reveals that IT...
A report published today, “Technology and Skills in the Digital Industries” reveals that the potential of the digital sector to boost economic growth is being hampered by a lack of skills.
View ArticleOFFSITE CONSTRUCTION GROWTH HAMPERED BY LACK OF SKILLS, RESEARCH FINDS
The UK’s growth could be hampered by a lack of new skills to support modern methods of construction, according to a report published today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
View ArticleUKCES strengthened by new commissioner appointments
The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, today announced the appointment of five new Commissioners at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
View ArticleUKCES response to apprenticeship funding review
Welcoming the government’s consultation on the reform of the apprenticeship funding system, Scott Johnson, a Commissioner at the UK Commission for Employment and Skills said:
View ArticleA climate of fear: employees face greater stress and job insecurity while...
Britain’s employees are feeling more insecure and pressured at work than at any time in the past 20 years, national survey results published today (Monday, 20 May) show. The findings are based on...
View ArticleUK’s changing recruitment practices fail young jobseekers, report finds
Catch 22 situation ‘No job, no experience- No experience, no job’ and growth in word-of-mouth recruitment keep young people out of work.
View ArticleReport calls for incentive boost for Apprenticeships
Businesses should receive incentives to boost the delivery of high quality apprenticeships, according to a report published today by the government’s skills experts, the UK Commission for Employment...
View ArticleIndustry-led apprenticeship scheme launched to help bridge skills gap
An industry-led apprenticeship programme to boost training opportunities in food and farming and help young people develop careers in agriculture has been launched.
View ArticleApplications open for £240 million skills fund
Businesses across all sectors and of all sizes can now apply for a share of up to £240 million to create tailored training programmes that address their specific skills needs.
View ArticleSector Skills Alliance appoints Mark Froud as MD
SECTOR SKILLS ALLIANCE PRESS RELEASE: Former CEO of Sussex Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Mark Froud has taken up his new role as Managing Director of the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils...
View ArticleBusiness school partnership scheme set to expand with £2.4 million UKCES...
A scheme which pairs up leading businesses with schools in some of the UK’s most deprived areas is set to expand following a £2.4 million investment from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills...
View ArticleYoung, optimistic and responsible : The recession-born businesses changing...
Businesses born in the depths of the recession are more optimistic and demonstrate greater commitment to developing their people than their more established counterparts, according to one of the...
View ArticleBristol businesses invited to bid for £240million to build workforce skills
Employers in Bristol will learn how they can benefit from a share of £240 million to improve their training activities at a workshop next week.
View ArticleYorkshire businesses invited to bid for £150 million to build workforce skills
Employers in Yorkshire will learn how they can benefit from a share of a £150 million pot to improve their training activities at a workshop in Leeds next week.
View ArticleSkills ‘potholes’ damaging performance of Welsh businesses
Parts of the Welsh economy have developed skills ‘potholes’ which are damaging business performance in key areas and sectors, a report released today reveals.
View ArticleUKCES response to Employer Ownership of Skills Pilot announcement
Michael Davis, Chief Executive of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, which champions the vision of employer ownership and supports the pilot, said:
View Article1000 military leavers to gain work placements with logistics employers
As Armistice day approaches, men and women leaving the armed forces and seeking a new career gain a boost from a government funded Military Work Placement Scheme. Skills for Logistics, London, 8...
View ArticleIMI offers flexibility with ATA reaccreditation
When it comes to renewing Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) status after three years, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced a series of update units for individuals, as an...
View ArticleCreative Skillset Tick awarded to 96 courses in industry pilot
A scheme to give HE courses from across the Creative Industries the chance to undergo industry assessment has successfully completed its pilot phase, with 96 courses receiving the Creative Skillset...
View ArticleBirmingham businesses invited to bid for £150 million to build workforce skills
Employers in Birmingham will learn how they can benefit from a share of a £150 million pot to improve their training activities at two upcoming workshops.
View Article£150 million for businesses to build skilled workforce
Businesses across the country can now bid for a share of a £150 million pot to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announced today.
View ArticleInnovative online portal simplifies apprenticeship delivery in hospitality
Employers of all sizes can now take advantage of the latest technology following the launch of an online portal that is set to transform the way apprenticeships in the hospitality industry are delivered.
View ArticleUK Commission for Employment and Skills publishes Employer Skills Survey
Today, the Chair of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, Charlie Mayfield and the Northern Ireland Commissioner, Bill McGinnis launched the Northern Ireland results from the UK Commission’s...
View Articlee-skills UK prepares Cyber Ninjas to tackle crime online!
Companies including BP, BT, CREST, Fujitsu and PricewaterhouseCoopers have joined forces with e-skills UK to deliver an interactive new cyber security module for the schools ‘Behind the Screen’...
View ArticleNew career kick-start fund for female staff highlights power
New government funding toward training designed to improve the career prospects of women employees is now available to food and drink manufacturing firms across the UK.
View Article£165m skills boost from Employer Ownership Pilot
Siemens, Sembcorp and Nissan are some of the 34 businesses that have successfully bid to design the vocational training programmes they need to grow and create tens of thousands of opportunities for...
View ArticleEngland's 'Mittelstand' feeling the skills squeeze, report warns
The country’s economic recovery could be jeopardised by a lack of skilled workers in some key businesses, a report published today warns.
View ArticleEmployers urged to do more to stem rising tide of youth unemployment
Generations of skills and talent risk being lost because changes in the labour market are making it increasingly difficult for young people to get a good job, a report published today warns.
View ArticleWorld's largest employer skills survey reveals training winners and losers
Parts of the UK economy have developed skills “potholes”, with deep and persistent skills gaps damaging business performance in key areas and sectors, a report released today reveals.
View ArticleUK Commission for Employment and Skills strengthened by new appointments
Business Secretary Vince Cable today (4 May) announced the appointment of four new Commissioners to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills
View ArticleCall to action for local employers to support schools in helping raise...
About 80 delegates, including local employers and representatives from Career Wales, attended two events held by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and Careers Wales at Llandudno,...
View ArticleYear-round work experience better for schools and businesses, report finds
Work experience for school and college students should take place throughout the year, rather than in the traditional two week block in the summer term- allowing closer integration with the curriculum,...
View ArticleManchester businesses invited to bid for share of £250 million skills boost
Employers in Greater Manchester will be amongst the first in the country to learn about how they could benefit from up to £250 million of government investment in training.
View Article£250 million to boost business investment in skills – prospectus published
A multi-million pound pilot scheme to get more employers investing in workplace training has been launched. Under the scheme, businesses in England will be given direct access to up to £250 million of...
View ArticleUK Commission responds to Public Bodies Review
Chris Humphries, Chief Executive issued a statement with regards to the UK Commission's position as a result of the Public Bodies Review
View ArticleUK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new Chairman
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills today welcomed the appointment of Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, as its new Chairman.
View ArticleNational Employer Skills Survey for England 2009 report published
Most young people leave education well prepared for their first job, according to a survey of nearly 80,000 employers published today.
View ArticleChanges at the top for UK Commission for Employment and Skills
Chris Humphries CBE, the Chief Executive of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills will retire at the end of the year, it was announced today. He will be succeeded by Michael Davis, currently the...
View ArticleUK Commission for Employment and Skills strengthened by new appointments
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Work and Pensions Secretary, Iain Duncan Smith have appointed nine new Commissioners to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
View ArticleInvestors in People launches new delivery arrangements
Employers working with Investors in People can look forward to more choice and flexibility than ever before, thanks to a new network of delivery partners launched today. The refreshed network means...
View ArticlePreliminary announcement for Investors in People delivery arrangements in...
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills announces the licences for the Investors in People delivery network.
View ArticleInvestors in people at twenty – new push to support small business growth
New case studies reveal how small business owners work with Investors in People to achieve recession-beating growth.
View ArticleGrowth and Innovation Fund launched
Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, and Minister for Skills, John Hayes, today launched a £50 million a year fund to help businesses develop the skills they need to drive growth.
View ArticleReport recommends employers take centre-stage on training
Employers should be offered the opportunity to step up and develop the training their business needs for growth, according to a report published today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
View Article£61m investment in employer led projects to boost enterprise, jobs and growth
Over £61 million will be invested in projects to drive employer investment in skills across all four nations of the UK, it was announced today. The investment, provided through the Employer Investment...
View Article£5m skills investment projects get the go-ahead
Projects totalling over £5 million have been given the green light, thanks to a new Employer Investment Fund (EIF), run by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Launched on 8 March, the fund...
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