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  • Job placements rise rapidly in Scotland
    21/05/2012
    There has been another strong increase in the number of people moving into jobs in Scotland, according to the latest report.
  • Young people 'have plenty of talent'
    21/05/2012
    Companies need to recognise that many of the country's school leavers and graduates have significant talent and skillsets that can be bolstered and be of great benefit to their organisation.
  • UK sickness absence falls again
    18/05/2012
    The number of UK workers taking sick days fell again last year, according to official figures which continue a gradual trend seen over the last two decades.
  • Part-time work 'a great stepping stone'
    18/05/2012
    Taking on a part-time job can open up many new opportunities and should never be disregarded, one expert has noted.
  • UK employment figures 'a great step forward'
    17/05/2012
    New data revealing that there has been an increase in the number of people in employment in the UK is great news for the country and sign that the labour market is travelling in the right direction, the government has claimed.

National apprenticeship drive begins

A nationwide drive to encourage businesses to take on more apprentices and boost the country's skillset has been launched.

National Apprenticeship Week will last all week and comes as business secretary Vince Cable said the coalition is prioritising investment in apprenticeships, leading to record numbers of places combined with tough new standards to drive up quality.

It is hoped that this can help to increase the overall skill levels of the country's workers and assist businesses grow in the months and years ahead.

Mr Cable commented: "Apprenticeships are at the centre of the government's skills policy because we know that they work. Not only do they provide individuals with the skills they need for prosperous and rewarding careers, they also boost businesses' profits and drive growth in the wider economy."

It comes after Tara Daynes, human resources and training consultant at taradayneshr.com, recently said that people hoping to work in sales jobs and other positions will find apprenticeships can provide "focused, structured learning".

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Posted by John Oak and Wayne BlyADNFCR-1617-ID-801285307-ADNFCR

Filed: 06-02-2012

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