Vocational training sector faces further consolidation with £20 million acquisition

Melorio has continued its plans to consolidate the UK’s vocational training sector after agreeing to buy two information communications technology (ICT) vocational learning providers. View More >

Economist expert warns “pay tomorrow” pre-budget could mean more job losses

The economist from the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) has said that the chancellor’s pre-budget recommendations will slow down the growth of the job market. View More >

Government invests £2.4 million in training ad campaign

Train to Gain has ploughed £2.4 million into an advertising campaign in a bid to highlight the importance of training to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the recession. View More >

Merger offers "greater resources" to customers

QA-IQ has acquired the Xpertise Group in a bid to expand its existing technology training client and skills base. View More >

Grass Roots Group takes over venue-sourcing company

International performance improvement company Grass Roots Group has acquired venue-sourcing agency Hotel Brokers International. View More >

Financial employers invited to focus groups

Employers are being invited to attend a series of focus groups to help the Financial Services Skills Council improve its service to the industry. View More >

Project helps break down the language barrier for migrant workers

A new project has been launched in Somerset to help migrant workers improve their English skills. The ICEBreakers project is being run by Taunton-based charity Learning South West and is funded by the European Social Fund, through the Learning and Skills Council. View More >

Staffordshire acquisition aims to improve individual potential

The Aspire Housing Group has bought training company Project Management in a deal announced this week. Project Management, which helps disadvantaged young people in north Staffordshire find work, will retain its own identity within the Group and will operate as a social enterprise. View More >

DWP improves its service to customers, says latest capability review

The government department that runs Jobcentre Plus is in good shape and delivering a better service to its customers, according to an independent review published last week. The capability review for the Department for Work and Pensions, government?s biggest department, shows that, as well as improving customer service, the DWP has increased productivity by 11 per cent over the last four years and has achieved efficiency targets of saving more than £1bn in costs while cutting 30,000 jobs. View More >

Increase in turnover announced by training venues company

etc.venues has revealed this week a 16.5 per cent increase in annual turnover this year.It attributes its success during difficult trading conditions to its specialised services. View More >

Last chance for trainers to register for free tender trial

Independent trainers and small training companies are being urged to gain free access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities. View More >

"Avalanche of redundancies" warning from the CIPD

A rise in interest rates could trigger an avalanche of redundancies later this year, economists are warning. The Bank of England is due to announce its latest decision on interest rates today (10 July) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is predicting that, if rates rise, there will be serious repercussions for the jobs market. View More >

First graduates of new initiative roll off the production line

The Blue Arrow Managed Services recruitment agency, BMW and Sutton Coldfield have teamed up to give agency workers at the car plant in North Warwickshire new qualifications. The first 18 Blue Arrow employees received their national vocational qualifications at NVQ level 2 in performing manufacturing operations at a special ceremony this week. View More >

KnowledgePool voted one of the top 20 outsourced training companies - again

The web-based knowledge community TrainingOutsourcing.com put KnowledgePool on its list of the top 20 training outsourcing companies again this year, just as it did last year, after evaluating the competencies and capabilities of 400 companies around the globe. Knowledgepool was judged by the selection committee to have demonstrated innovation and excellence in the core competencies required in 25 business processes, covering administration, content, delivery and technology. View More >

Matrix accreditation for C&G's training services

C&G Training has been awarded a national quality standard for the effective delivery of information, advice and guidance on learning and work. View More >

Pan-European training survey

Results of a new survey reveal that the UK is leading the way with more innovative, accountable and cost-effective training practices. View More >

Training Journal conference and awards 2008

The third annual TJ conference and awards took place yesterday at London's Commonwealth Club. View More >

The right to request time to train

A consultation on how a new right to request time to train would work has been launched by the Skills Secretary. View More >

CIPD unveils 2008 People Management Award finalists

Sixteen finalists have been shortlisted for awards recognising excellence in management and development. View More >

Competitive pressure top concern for businesses

New research reveals that for the sixth year running competitive pressure is the key concern for businesses. View More >

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