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 Find related Learning & skills policy training courses. See all courses.  Learning in Union, 11 December 2008, Plymouth National Learning Forum: Lifelong Learning and Skills: Ideal and Reality  |
Apprenticeships Bill will help more people into skilled work, says TUCResponding to the draft Apprenticeships* Bill, announced today (Wednesday) by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'Today's Bill is a welcome step towards helping more people into skilled work. In today's highly competitive labour market, the need for skills is greater than ever and apprenticeships are an important route into employment. 'The increase in Government funding, focus on improving quality, and the use of procurement to encourage employers to offer training will all help increase the number of apprenticeship places available. Employers must now raise their game and offer more quality work-based apprenticeships. 'The TUC will examine the detail of the Bill in the coming weeks and looks forward to working with the Government and employers in continuing the long overdue resurgence of apprenticeships.' NOTES TO EDITORS: - All TUC press releases can be found at www.tuc.org.uk - Register for the TUC's press extranet : a service exclusive to journalists wanting to access pre-embargo releases and reports from the TUC. Visit www.tuc.org.uk/pressextranet - Congress 2008 will be held at the Brighton Centre, Brighton from Monday 8 September to Thursday 11 September. All applications for media passes must be received no later than noon Tuesday 2 September. Any applications received after this date will be processed in Brighton and subject to a £50 administration fee. The form for media credentials, plus information on how to book wireless internet access and a phone line at the Brighton Centre can be accessed at www.tuc.org.uk/mediacredentials Contacts: Media enquiries : Press release (300 words) issued 16 Jul 2008 |
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