LSC Skills Pledge
| The Skills Pledge was launched in July at an event in London, heralding the fact that more than 1.7 million private and public sector employees were to be covered by a Skills Pledge
In the North East, the Skills Pledge is being supported by leading business organisations, the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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As the campaign has gathered momentum, many of the region’s major businesses and organisations, employing thousands of staff, have demonstrated their commitment to training and development by signing the Skills Pledge.
Those who have made this commitment include four local authorities, the Bannatyne Group, Northumbrian Water and Newsquest (North East) Ltd, the publishers of the Northern Echo, Darlington & Stockton Times and the Advertiser series.
Employers that sign up to the Skills Pledge have access to a Skills Broker, part of the jointly funded LSC North East and One NorthEast Train to Gain service. Developed as part of a wider effort by the Regional Skills Partnership in the North East to increase the productivity and further regenerate the region, Train to Gain ensures that skills brokerage is available to all employers in the region.
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| The service offers impartial advice and matches training needs to local learning providers, to ensure that flexible, responsive training programmes are delivered to meet employers’ needs. A core element of Train to Gain is the access to appropriate funding of Skills for Life, first Level 2 NVQs, Level 3 NVQs and Management and Leadership training. |
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The Skills Pledge is open to employers of all sizes in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and the CBI and NECC are encouraging more employers to follow suit.
James Ramsbotham, Chief Executive, NECC, said: “One of the most pressing issues facing businesses today is skills, so we are delighted that businesses in the North East are embracing the importance of the Skills Pledge.
“However, we need as many businesses as possible to commit to this important initiative if we are to truly change the skills levels of this region’s workforce.”
Liz Smith, Assistant Regional Director, CBI, said: “The business case for training is clear cut, with it leading to improvements in productivity, job satisfaction and staff retention, and companies investing in training their staff are investing in their business.
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“Businesses in the UK invest £33bn in training and skills and by signing up to the Skills Pledge companies can make public their commitment to training. To compete in a global economy it is vital that companies continue to invest in their workforce. Many North East employers have already signed up, and we would encourage other businesses to do so. ”
Chris Roberts, Regional Director, LSC North East, said: “The big message from this campaign is don’t get left behind. We want it to be as easy as possible for people to access information and understand what help is available for them to get the skills needed to get on in life and business.
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| “A well trained workforce equips all types of organisations with the ability to meet the challenges of today’s fast-moving world of work. Thankfully, employers are realising the sound sense and commercial advantage of improving the skills of their staff, and we are delighted that more and more North East businesses and organisations are joining an ever expanding list of Skills Pledge supporters.” |
The Skills Pledge was introduced as a direct response to the findings of the 2006 report “Review of Skills” by Lord Leitch. Central to the report’s recommendations was an ambitious challenge for the UK to become a world leader at all levels of skills, and the need for individuals and employers to recognise the value of training and skills.
To find out more, log onto www.traintogain.gov.uk/skillspledge
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