Group 3: Meeting training and skills needs
Group 3: Meeting training and skills needs
Thematic Networking Group 3 looks at how the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) can respond to issues raised in the Leitch review around the training and labour market needs of the UK workforce.
The UK must urgently raise achievements at all levels of skills and commit to becoming a world leader in skills by 2020. This means doubling attainment at most skill levels.
The Lifelong Learning Programme can provide an impetus for organisations wishing to address particular skills gaps. Leonardo and Grundtvig projects in particular allow the upskilling of individuals, and create multiplayer forums where employers, training providers and social partners can work together.
The purpose of TNG3 is to look at training and skill needs. The following discussions are raised:
- How can the provision and links between the sector skills council and SME’s be improved?
- How can the language provision provided in schools and colleges be used to enhance individual’s employability?
- How can the Lifelong Learning Programme be measured in order to assess the impact that it has on meeting individuals training and skill needs?
The theme for the workshop on the 25th May 2010 which was held in Edinburgh was looking at improving employability through inter-cultural and language skills.
The workshop included two presentations which looked at the following:
- The development of language learning, provided by CILT, the National Centre for Languages
- The development of a Professional European Language Portfolio which looks at how an adult language portfolio encourages people to take ownership of their own language learning.
These presentation documents are available on the right
How to get involved
If you'd like to join the group as a virtual member to receive bi-monthly updates by email on the latest group discussions and activities, then please contact Thematicgroup3@ecotec.com.
Leitch Review
Leitch Review
The UK Government commissioned Sandy Leitch in 2004 to undertake an independent review of the UK's long term skills needs.
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