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Government training scheme has "no impact" for small firms
15 April 2009 - Small businesses claim that the Government's Train to Gain service is having little impact in helping them during the recession, according to a recent survey.
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Construction woes mean fewer apprentices
20 Mar 09 - The number of apprentices taken on by Scottish construction firms looks set to plummet by more than a third, an industry body yesterday warned (Scotsman).
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UK employers are supportive of Apprenticeships
23 Feb 09 - UK employers are supportive of apprenticeships but believe that the government must do more to publicise and support them, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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New fund will boost Scottish entrepreneurs
A £1 million fund to help social entrepreneurs in Scotland start new ventures will be launched in March 2009.
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FSB renews calls for Government to recognise training by small firms
26 Nov 08 - The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Government once again to recognise the on-the-job training that small firms give to their staff.
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West Lothian businesses recognised at National Training Awards
04 Nov 2008 - Three West Lothian businesses were recognised at the recent National Training Awards.
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Two-thirds of small businesses believe IT 'is not critical' to operation.
03 Nov 2008 - The majority of small businesses do not think IT is important to their day-to-day operations, the latest Microsoft survey has revealed.
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Government announces £350 million training fund for small firms
28 Oct 2008 - The Government has announced a £350 million funding package designed to help small businesses train their staff.
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Small retailers urged to benefit from skills fund
23 Oct 08 - Small retailers have been urged by Sector Skills Council Skillsmart Retail to apply for funding made available by the Government to help them train their staff.
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Employee assistance programme launched
29 Sept 2008 - The Employment Advisory Resource (EAR) has launched an employee assistance programme aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
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Time off for Training?
29 Sep 2008 - Employers, trade unions and individuals in Scotland are being asked for their views on whether employees should be given the right to request time off to train.
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Why you must still invest in training
26 Sep 08 - Failing to develop staff during a recession could leave companies ill-equipped to cope and facing the loss of key personnel
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Outsourcing site launches Web 2.0 feature
9 Sep 2008 - Outsourcing website PeoplePerHour has launched a social networking feature on its website.
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Reduce training red tape, FSB urges Government
1 Sept 2008 - The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the Government to consider allowing small firms with less than 20 employees to hold one-to-one informal meetings with employees that request time off to train.
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British workforce has poor skills, FPB survey finds
18 August 2008 - A survey by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has revealed that one in five small businesses think the British workforce is poorly skilled.
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FSB calls for better apprenticeship support for small firms
5 Aug 2008 - The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for greater awareness and better access to financial support for small businesses offering apprenticeship schemes.
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Businesses concerned over Apprenticeships proposals
31 July 2008 - Business leaders in the North East are concerned about the ability of small businesses to deliver the Government's Apprenticeship plans.
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Growth in online trading has impact on IT skills, researchers say
28 July 2008 - Businesses and employees in the IT industry are becoming more 'savvy' in a bid to keep pace with the world of online retail.
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Skills shortage hits recruitment
22 July 2008 - Employers are blaming a UK skills gap for problems recruiting suitable staff.
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Agreement paves the way for improvement in skills
15 July 2008 - Private businesses bidding for state contracts will need to offer their employees skills training and information about joining a trade union.
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More women taking up apprenticeships
11 July 2008 - Women apprentices are making great progress in traditionally male-dominated professions, according to Skills Secretary John Denham.
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More funding required for IT training in schools
11 July 2008 - The Government needs to increase the amount of money it makes available to schools for training in IT.
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Demand for IT management and software skills has slowed as IT projects put on hold
10 July 2008 - Demand for IT management and software skills has slowed as businesses put technology projects on hold.
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Funding for part-time students
1 July 2008 - Around 20,000 part-time students across Scotland will be able to apply for new support from today.
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Training the key to upskilling
27 June 09 - Companies are recruiting internally to beat skills shortages but many fail to offer adequate training.
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Workplace training by small firms needs more recognition
23 June 2008 - The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said the Government needs to recognise the efforts made by small and micro-businesses to train their staff.
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Lack of funding will limit IT training, warns BCS
23 June 2008 - The British Computer Society (BCS) is warning that the Government's decision to remove funding for second degrees and degree-level qualifications in IT will deter people from entering a sector already struggling with a shortage of skills.
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College is the Business
19 June 2008 - West Lothian College has joined forces with Napier University to provide degree-level courses in business management at West Lothian’s campus.
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Free online intellectual property courses from the British Library
9 June 2008 - The British Library has launched a series of online courses to help entrepreneurs and small business owners learn more about intellectual property.
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Construction industry needs to build workforce
6 June 2008 - More than 25,000 extra workers will be needed to fuel demand in the booming Scottish construction industry, which will employ almost a quarter of a million workers by the end of the decade.
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Ambitious owner-managers now have THREE opportunities a year to take part in Britain's biggest programme for independent businesses.
21 April 2008 - BGP - the Business Growth & Development Programme - at Cranfield School of Management will run a third time, in September 2006. BGP is designed specifically for talented owner-managers who want to accelerate their firms' growth - and develop themselves as leaders. It has run every year since 1988 and over 700 businesses have taken part. Many, like Cobra Beer and Hotel Chocolat, have gone on to become significant players in their markets.
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Employer-led board to help create skilled workforce
7 April 2008 - A new Commission, which replaces the Sector Skills Development Agency and the National Employment Panel, aims to put employers at the centre of employment and skills policy development.
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Play up and play the game...and learn about marketing at the same time
27 February 2008 - A new website, bringing marketing novices together with leading experts, is being launched this month giving businesses in Scotland the kick start they need to market their products and grow their business.
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