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70 Percent of Employees Willing to Fund Their Own Training

The majority of employees would be willing to fund their own training, a survey has revealed.

UK Exporters Expecting Further Growth

Confidence is rising amongst UK exporters as many expect their profitability to improve in the next 12 months.

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Distance Learning College & Training are giving away a Kindle wi-fi e-reader along with £30 worth of Amazon vouchers to spend on your choice of e-books – perfect if you’re studying or just for some holiday reading!

Semta Launches Free Skills Gap Tool For SME’s

The Sector Skills Council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies has released a free tool designed to help small companies identify skills gaps and get advice on training.

Small Businesses Lack Purchasing Knowledge

Many small businesses are not aware of the benefits that procurement knowledge can bring to their business, according to a consultant.

Manufacturing Partnership Set To Boost UK Exports

Manufacturing companies are set to benefit from a new partnership designed to boost UK exports.

Jersey Propose CIPS ‘Licence to Practise’ for Buyers

Public sector buyers in Jersey must improve their purchasing skills to help deliver £65 million savings targets over the next three years, the Chief Executive of Jersey’s government has said.

Recruiters Emphasise Professional Qualifications Importance

83 percent of recruiters see training and qualifications as an important aspect of the industry’s professionalism.

‘Route Into Work’ Contract Proposed for Schools

Schools should match employers’ skills demands to vocational qualifications to provide their students with a clear path into work, a Labour policy review is to say.