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The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) will next week launch a comprehensive summary of the state of the UK skills system, co-signed by union and employer bodies.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed skills minister Nick Boles’ announcement that that the Education and Training Foundation is to undertake a review of maths and English qualifications.
New research shows that employers looking for new staff shun social media for the human touch.
UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) launches field work for new Employer Perspectives Survey (EPS).
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the findings of the OECD's latest report on post-secondary vocational education and training.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has welcomed a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce, urging employers and policy-makers to act now to maximise skills.
Employers have created a new industry standard for workplace experiences inspired by HRH The Prince of Wales, with funding from UKCES.
A competition for retail and hospitality firms to share £2 million to support lower paid staff to increase their earnings has opened.
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Research from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows new technology is placing increasing pressure on retailers to improve their customer service and compete for tech-savvy customers.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is working with leading employers to deal with skills deficiencies in offsite construction.
New research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows logistics firms risk being left behind if they fail to tackle skills shortages.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) responds to new research from the British Chamber of Commerce, calling for more work to be done to offer work experience and dispel the myth of unprepared young people.
Ed Vaizey, Minister of State at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, announces Next Generation Skills Academy.
A “quiet revolution” is taking place at UK universities, creating a new generation of highly skilled workers, according to a new report.
UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new findings from National Careers Council.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the publication of Ofsted’s thematic review of study programmes for 16 – 19 year olds.
UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new OECD findings, but calls for more work to give graduates the work-based skills they need.
New research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows the skills gap between genders is continuing to widen, as women leave male counterparts behind.
UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) welcomes signs of growth from CBI and KPMG London Business Survey, but warns against growing threat of skills shortages.
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today welcomed the 'Get In Go Far' campaign launched by Vince Cable.
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