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16–Jul–2008
National Skills Academy for Retail approved

Skills Minister David Lammy today announced…

23–Jun–2008
Government gives backing to National Skills Academy for Scotland

Plans to launch a National Skills Academy to boost skills in Scotland’s…

6–Jun–2008
CCFRA recognised for excellence in food training

Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA)…

5–Jun–2008
Denham Urges Employers To Act To Prevent Future Skills Shortages

Latest National Skills Academy prospectus launched

5–Jun–2008
Tameside recognised for excellence in food training

Tameside College has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist…

3–Jun–2008
Duchy recognised for excellence in food training

Duchy College has earned a national accolade as a centre of specialist…

6–May–2008
Three New National Skills Academies Expand Network

Today David Lammy announced the expansion of the National Skills Academy network with the approval of three new National Skills Academies: Sport and Active Leisure, Creative and Cultural and Hospitality.

27–Mar–2008
Drive to Expand Network of Training Providers

The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink Manufacturing is currently inviting accomplished Training Providers to apply to join their network of excellence.

20–Mar–2008
Calling all Bakers

Have your say about the opportunity to develop a National Skills Academy for the Bakery sector!

31–Jan–2008
National Skills Academy for Nuclear Launched

The National Skills Academy for Nuclear was officially launched by the Skills Minister David Lammy and the Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks, in an event at the Science Museum, London on the 31st January.

24–Jan–2008
National Skills Academy expands network with the launch of the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries

Hubs of training excellence for the Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Polymer Industries will form part of the National Skills Academy for the Process Industries which will be launched by Skills Minister David Lammy at Central Hall in Westminster.

10–Jan–2008
New Training Providers Required for The National Skills Academy For Food And Drink

The National Skills Academy for Food and Drink are launching a call for Expressions of Interest from providers who want to either be part of establishing new networks of excellence or to join existing networks to provide greater geographical coverage.

7–Nov–2007
Employers Back The National Skills Academy Network

Skills Minister marks network’s first anniversary with announcement of new National Skills Academy.

24–Sep–2007
New National Skills Academy for Nuclear Strengthens Network

Skills Minister, David Lammy today announced the approval of a new National Skills Academy for the Nuclear sector which will improve the standard of industry training, increase productivity and tackle skills shortages across England.

9–Jul–2007
Our world is changing

We all need more skills than ever before. For businesses – of any size – one in six admit that their staff don’t have the right skills needed for the future of their business. But we’re all natural learners – so use this site and the links on it to explore how skills can help you take control of your future.

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