Coverage Highlights for January 2007

Contract Journal—24 Jan 2007

People get ready.

Highlights skills shortages in the construction industry found, as reported by ConstructionSkills. ConstructionSkills are noted to be addressing this issue by developing the National Skills Academy for Construction, a site-based, employer-led approach to training that was launched late last year.

Contract Journal—17 Jan 2007

Last year was a good year for industry training.

This piece notes the launch of the National Skills Academy for Construction as a major highlight of 2006. Highlighting the employer-led approach of the Skills Academy, it states that this will help to ensure that future employees have the exact skills training to match employers' needs.

Financial Adviser—11 Jan 2007

Get in shape for the test to come.

Warns that financial training is needed to avoid a skills training crisis in the sector. Notes the approval for the National Skills Academy for Financial Services as a positive step in ensuring employees can meet the demands of the industry.

Disclaimer: All views expressed in these articles are those of the individual media listed and are not representative of the Learning and Skills Council.