http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal000.html LSC Learning and Skills Council news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 UK survey reported that 77% of employers believe apprenticeships make them more competitive, 76% say they provide higher overall productivity and 80% say apprenticeships reduce staff turnover. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal106.html The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) with its partners, DfES, SSDA and DTI have urged employers to put forward their expressions of interest to develop a National Skills Academy for their industry. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal105.html Train to Gain, the UK Learning and Skills Council's new service, offering expert advice and sourcing training for businesses, reports an eight-fold increase in demand. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal104.html The Learning and Skills Council has launched its search for employers in UK manufacturing sector who are exceptionally committed to developing the skills through apprentice training programmes. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal103.html A UK pilot training programme has resulted in Greater Manchester manufacturers experiencing an increase of up to 9% in productivity levels, compared to the UK average of 1.2%. Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal102.html In the wake of a new National Modern Apprenticeship Taskforce launched this week, employers in the manufacturing sector are being urged to back Modern Apprenticeships. Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal101.html Twenty three per cent of manufacturing companies reported gaps in workforce skills in 2002, an increase of 7 per cent on 2001, and more flexible, multi-skilled workers are wanted. Thu, 27 Feb 2003 08:00:00 UT LSC Learning and Skills Council http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal100.html