Skills Zone

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Skills Topics

Skills Development

Delivering the skills to compete in the global market Arming British people with the skills required to compete in the global economy is one of the most important challenges facing the Governmen...

The Skills Pledge

The Skills Pledge is a voluntary, public commitment by the leadership of a company or organisation to support all its employees to develop their basic skills.

Train to Gain

Is the single point of access for businesses such as yours to get the training advice and support you need to succeed.

Foundation Degrees

The British Chambers of Commerce has embarked on a campaign of activity, encouraging businesses to take proactive steps to plug the skills gap.

National Celebration of Vocational Qualifications

Over 17 million people in the UK now hold a vocational qualification according to new research released ahead of the formal launch of the nation’s inaugural VQ Day

Apprenticeships

No matter how large or small your organisation, Apprenticeships give you the chance to develop the skilled staff your business needs.

Information for Employers on the Diploma

The Diploma is a new qualification for young people aged 14-19.

Simplifying qualifications: a guide for employers

Employers have been telling the British Chambers of Commerce for some time that they find the current system of qualifications confusing and difficult to understand.

Employers – how to make school volunteering pay

Employers who send their employees (and apprentices) into schools to speak about their careers, reap benefits.

What's New

Press Releases

21/08/2008

Improvements in maths and English will please employers

Commenting on today's GCSE results

14/08/2008

Future of Britain's economy rests on the availability of science and maths skills

Commenting on today's A-level results

Reports

UK Skills: Making the Grade

A report published by the British Chambers of Commerce