Sector Careers Link
Dec 09

IAG e-newsletter

Welcome to the second edition of Sector Careers Link

 

SSC Labour Market Information

Good news! The new careers labour market information (LMI) produced by the SSCs can now be accessed via the web.

We know that careers advisers across the UK are looking forward to the new careers LMI which has been produced by SSCs as a result of funding from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as we have received many enquiries asking when it will be available. The new LMI resource has been primarily created in readiness for the new 'adult advancement and careers service' (aacs) due to commence in England in August 2010.

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Skillset successful in Matrix Quality Standard accreditation

Skillset Careers has successfully completed the accreditation review of the Matrix Quality Standard.

Skillset Careers has been offering an industry-based information advice and guidance service for over 10 years. This includes free phone help lines, e-mail advice, workshops and a face-to-face guidance service, the latter three of which are delivered by Skillset freelance advisors. These respected and accomplished creative media professionals have many years of industry experience, awards and long lists of credits to their names.

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Lifelong Learning UK - 3rd Annual Conference: The Power of Lifelong Learning: Innovation during a Recession

Date: Tuesday 08 December

Venue: Kings Place, London N1

This is a unique event for decision makers, practitioners and leaders from across all parts of the post-compulsory education world. You can:

• Find out how the lifelong learning workforce is supporting the UK to survive the recession;
• Engage with 350 leaders and decision makers;
• Debate challenges and opportunities for workforce development and skills for the future;
• Celebrate innovation and share best practice;
• Find out the latest policy developments and economic predictions.
• To help shape the events agenda, please take part in LLUK's survey.

To find out more about the conference and sponsorship and exhibition opportunities visit www.llukconference.co.uk.

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Spotlight on....GoSkills

GoSkills is the Sector Skills Council for Passenger Transport, and works to enhance the skills of the passenger transport workforce and to promote the opportunities that the sector presents.

The passenger transport sector covers 10 industries, from aviation and rail to driver training and transport planning. It employs more than 720,000 people across the UK, with employees providing essential services that help keep the country moving. No small feat when you consider that in 2007/08 there were over 7.7 billion journeys made on passenger transport services! Click on the link below for the full story.

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