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Passion for helping others earns Janet an Award
Janet Hilton, aged 43 from St Helens, didn’t let the lack of jobs in her chosen field discourage her and instead she continues to learn and help others, securing a different job she loves along the way.  
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One thing leads to another
In his latest column Geoff Russell discusses the importance of independent, professional careers advice in helping people weather the storm of economic change and improve their prospects…
Geoff Russell  
 
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A love of literacy helps Shaun turn his life round
Shaun Allison, aged 46, from Huddersfield, has not only turned his life round through learning but he’s now helping other people to do the same...
Shaun Allinson  
 
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Update

Update – Issue 109

Date: 23/05/2012
23 May 2012

Issue 109 of 'Update', the Agency’s weekly round-up of business-critical information and news for the further education sector.

Update – Issue 108

Date: 16/05/2012
16 May 2012

Issue 108 of 'Update', the Agency’s weekly round-up of business-critical information and news for the further education sector.

Annual Report Cover  

Our Annual Report

Our first year has been one of both transition and tremendous progress alongside the beginning of transformation for the further education sector.

Read our first Annual Report...

The National Careers Service launched!  

The National Careers Service launched on 5 April and is a new service that will transform careers advice by combining highly-trained advisers with an interactive website, helping countless people to reach their potential. 

It will provide access to independent, professional advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market. The service is available online or over the telephone for everyone aged 13 and over in England. Adults will also be able to speak to an adviser face-to-face in their local community.

Agency Priorities and Funding 2012-13

Date: 25/05/2012
Business Secretary Vince Cable has written to Geoff Russell, Chief Executive of Skills Funding, to confirm the Agency’s core priorities and funding for 2012-13…

National Careers Service supports the Sunemployment Roadshow

Date: 22/05/2012
Don’t miss the Sunemployment Roadshows happening around the country this week…
Skills Competitions and Awards

We champion high standards of training and development through the running of vocational skills competitions and awards...

Apprenticeship Awards 2012
NTA 2012

Recognising exceptional apprentices, Apprenticeships and training.

Entry deadline for the Awards – 25 May 2012