Author: unionlearn news releases

Considerable attention is being given to the legacy of the Olympics both in terms of the immediate East London area and the country as a whole. However there does not appear to be that much focus on the legacy that the Paralympics will have.

The government is currently piloting major changes to the skills funding regime in England. At present the vast majority of the government subsidy for workforce training (including apprenticeships) is distributed by the Skills Funding Agency and National Apprenticeship Service to colleges and training providers rather than direct to employers…

ATAs (Apprenticeship Training Agencies) are a hot topic in the world of apprenticeships. They are based on an employment agency model of apprenticeship training which has its roots in the Australian apprenticeship system.

Newcastle Libraries are having a fun event on the 31st of July, in association with the BBC and Give an Hour campaign.

Volunteers from the libraries, partner organisations and throughout the area will be giving an hour to help members of the public get online! Volunteers will be showing people how to get online and enjoy the sporting summer, using smart phones, laptops and digital cameras.

In light of the announcement today (Thursday) that the government is to press ahead with their proposed loans scheme for FE students over the age of 24…..

Staff at the historic site of Denby Pottery were out in force for this week celebrating the achievement of 22 learners achieving Level 1 in Maths.

The University of Derby would like your help with the following research project which is a quantitative and qualitative investigation of the characteristics of the work based learning workforce and the potential to develop professional progression qualifications for this workforce.

Doreen Chappell, Curriculum Manager Skills for Life, received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award….

Kevin Duffy, TUC Programme Manager and Vicky Knight, Trade Union Education Lecturer at The Manchester College received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award….

N-Gaged’s Managing Director Simon Arnold, and Apprenticeship Administrator, Chloe Povey received the prestigious unionlearn Quality Award….