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Check out our other feeds for SLIM Comments, Reports, Events and Headlines. en-us Copyright 2008 SLIM http://www.swslim.org.uk/news/rss/slim-feed.xml Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.swslim.org.uk/images/logos/percent_logo_small.jpg http://www.swslim.org.uk/news/rss/slim-feed.xml South West Community Funding - Impact Analysis: ESF Objective One Programme - Workplace Literacy Language and Numeracy Evaluation Toolkit - UK ensures right to work overtime can continue http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol14no04.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:15:00 GMT - Roll out of 750 new European Social Fund Projects - Fall in number of adults 'who learn' in the South West - 4,000 Sign up to Cabot Circus Jobs - Launch of Ofqual http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol14no03.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 27 May 2008 11:17:00 GMT -The world's most effective leaders all have a high degree of emotional intelligence (EQ)- Floodgates or turnstiles? Post-EU enlargement migration flows to (and from) the UK- CBI/EDEXEL Skills Survey out- More pupils than ever considering University http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol14no02.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 07 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT - South West Regional accounts 2008 - LSPs: governance benchmark and health check - LAAs latest - State of the South West 2008 - the definitive guide for regional intelligence http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol14no01.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT - SLIM-Comment: Prosperous Places- House of Lords' Report: "The Economic Impact of Immigration"- A strategy for 14-19 qualifications- RDPE Tendering Opportunities http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no12.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT SLIM-Comment: Raising Expectations Have your say on the future of our countryside Enterprise: Unlocking the UK's talent - Summary Next steps in Rural Development Programme Impact of learning on employability http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no11.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT £31 million funding boost over the next 3 years for 3rd sector; Useful background statistics to the Govt. pledge on NEETS; Government approves new minimum wage rate; Ministers urged to re-think the value of adult learning http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no10.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT This issue was sent out late due to technical difficulties... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no9.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT New 'Age and Demography' section; Unlocking Britain's talent; SLIM Migrants Research Now Online; Universities and Colleges break down barriers for vocational learners; Rural Development Programme is launched in South West http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no8.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Have your say on RDA's future plans; Local Area Agreements: a resource guide; RDA welcomes report on 20-year growth plan; Diplomas funding - clarified; Working out of poverty: a study of the low-paid and the 'working poor http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no7.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT Pathways to work on track for national roll-out; Raising the Participation Age: Review of Evidence; Progression Toolkit for Apprentices; Claimant unemployment at its lowest level for over 30 years http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no6.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT - SLIM-lines Evaluation (please can you fill this in); - Opportunity, Employment and Progression: Making skills work; - Extension of Train to Gain scheme; - European social funding works for Somerset ; - Some top events and conferences http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT A New Cornish Objective 1 Business Survey ; - SLIM-lines Evaluation (please can you fill this in); - ESF News e-zine; - Government Offices: Regional fact files; - Comprehensive Spending Review and the South West; - Some top events and conferences http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT -Minister launches new ESF programme ; -Foreign Investment in SW is on the up; -New ESF News - New ezine; -South West Barometer http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT -£50 million investment in community cohesion ; -Communities looking for a share of £28 million; -ESF UPDATE - DWP; -The New Dynamics of Ageing Programme http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT New ESF Calls for Lifelong Learning; e-Assessment; Mapping the alternatives to permanent exclusion; Where are the women in LSPs?; The economic impact of UK higher education institutions; Mind the skills gap; e-Learning in the Workplace podcasts; http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol13no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Negotiating new Local Area Agreements; Skill ecosystems: a new approach to vocational education and training policy; The impact of computer use, computer skills and computer use intensity; £3m Pounds Boost to Union Learning Fund http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol12no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT Observatory Road Shows hosted by Local Intelligence Networks; Skills the key to success: Prime Minister; The profit in your people; Campaign for Learning, free Business Breakfast; Skills Summit 2007; HERDA-SW Conference 2007 http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol12no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT New Culture Module for the South West; Women aren't the only group facing discrimination in senior positions; Qualifications systems: bridges to lifelong learning; Regions for economic change: regional policy responses to demographic challenges; http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol12no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT RDA boost to SW economy - latest results; MPs Criticise Government Skills Scheme; UnionLearn comment; New employability skills programme; Skills Summit 2007; Latest Labour Market Data; Social Return on Investment - Useful new report http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMLinesvol12no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 8 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT Includes: Leitch Implementation Plan (SLIM-Comment); Green paper on welfare reform; Change in Regional Governance; Joseph Rowntree Call for Proposals under 'Recurrent Poverty'. Plus all the usual events and new publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills: Functions of the department; Vodafone Foundation launches 'Reach' funding programme; More 16 year olds stay on in learning; CIPD calls for an improvement in managing work place conflict http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT Disadvantaged children up to a year behind by the age of three; Next steps in tackling social exclusion; Unemployment down and benefit numbers down; Becoming an ICE Workplace ESOL Supporter http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT National Skills Academy for Financial Services Launched; Free training for under 25s; '500,000 fewer' adults learning http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT Generic Employability Skills; Evaluation of Level 3 learning provision; Skills used in British workplaces - still rising; Plus all the usual events and new publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT South West Skills Awards 2007; ESF priorities for Region and the Regional Skills Partnership; South West Regional Skills Enterprise and Employment Analysis 2007/2008; Level 3 Skills - Challenge for the South West; State of the Region http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 11 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT Peninsula Enterprise are new Business Link provider for Somerset, Devon and Cornwall; South West export growth higher than UK average; CBI call for accreditation of work-based training; LSC's funding and learner eligibility guidance documents. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT State of the South West 2007; Assessing the net added value of adult advice and guidance; Four in ten employers report having problems recruiting; Ufi Publishes Guide to Podcasting; Update on The SMART Women Project http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol12no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT 2.5 million more jobs; Forget the degree - get some skills! ; What works in preventing and re-engaging young people NEET; Support for education to 18 - new research; Plus all the usual events and new publications info. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol11no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT Crossing borders: responding to the local challenges of migrant workers; Join the BBC's literacy campaign for adults; Rise in University Applications; Extending right to request flexible working could boost business http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Accession 8 Migrant Workers in Rural Areas; DWP extends review of welfare; Brown Proposes 'Carrot and Stick' learning; A boost to manufacturing skills 'helps whole economy'; A Chance to work with us here at SLIM, though based in Cornwall http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT Consultation questionnaire for HR and Equality/Diversity professionals; Education and Training to be Compulsory to 18; School drop-outs regret quitting; Personal Learning Environments - the future of eLearning? http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT Poor maths 'fails' sale shoppers; Lord Dearing's Languages Report; Latest on CoVEs; RDA sees consistent growth in region's economy http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 8 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT SLIM-Comment on the Leitch Review; Employment Up - Unemployment and Claimants Down; Regional Economic Performance; ESF Co-financing tenders; Shane, Kirsty and Bing http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT Future SLIM-Comment on the Leitch Rerview; National Labour Market News; Making ICT work for you; Launch of the Just Connect! Website; Launch of £10m Women and Work Scheme http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 6 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT Smarter Working; Queens Speech and FE; South West Observatory Newsletter - Winter 2006; Resurgent European cities?; National Labour Market News; Plus all the usual events and new publications info http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT ESF funds boost unemployed back to work; You can now sign up for quick reads 2007; Big Lottery Fund has launched its programme "Family Learning"; The Open University launches OpenLearn; Employment above 29 million http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 2 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT Small And Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Statistics; Why the UK Skills System must do better; New qualifications measure real competencies; Bristol - co-financing Tender; The Big Lottery Fund - "Family Learning" Programme http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT Age Legislation NOW in place; Skills in England 2005 volume 3: regional and local evidence; Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion; Lifelong Learning UK survey; and much more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Sun, 1 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT Pilot projects to protect vulnerable workers; Job Hunters Target Interesting Work; Is Telework over hyped as a way to a better work-life balance?; £1.1 Million to promote volunteering to help the hard to reach; plus update on SWOOP http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol11no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT One in four businesses looking to hire (2005); Meanwhile this year the figure has increased to "43% of employers ; recruiting this quarter" (CIPD); Business leaders - "GCSE Drop-outs are unemployable"; True cost of worker absence 'close to zero'. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 1 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT UK employers seek school-leavers with soft skills; More full-time permanent jobs in Labour Market; Lantra research shows a lack of training can result in more resignations; New LMI Guide for NHS Workforce planners http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT Long Hours Culture is Harmful to Women; Migrant workers: 'Welcome up to a point'; What GOSW will be doing in 2006 - 2007; South West RDA boosts region's Economy; Plus loads of new reports and publications http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT Who's afraid of labour market flexibility?; The benefits of the European Social Fund; Migration trends, a new booklet gives insights into migrant population; Public sector absenteeism still high; South West RDA submits planning application http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT Threat to 800 Jobs in Cornwall and Devon; Welfare Reform Bill will break down the barriers to work; One-stop-shops for older people to tackle social exclusion; Evaluation of ESF Objective 3 Co-Financing in England; Conference section http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT Low paid workers to benefit from more annual leave; OECD points to UK labour market success; South West England Skills under new Direction; Migrant Workers in the SW Report; Conference section http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT Pension Reform; Train to Gain Rollout; Useful bid-writing powerpoint; Latest SW labour Market Statistics; Loads of top events; LSRN Conference; and much more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 6 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT New research into Part Time Workers; Progress on Workplace Sickness Absence; Employment Up and Fewer People out of work; Latest SW labour Market Statistics; Launch of Equality SW website http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 24 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT Young people and the labour market: evidence from EMA pilots; Jobcentre Plus ESF Tendering Opportunity; RDA invests £1.6 million to boost tourism skills; LSRN Conference reminder; sustainable development http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 5 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT Includes: OU to bring course content online; Bournemouth Dorset and Poole ESF tenders; The Equalities Review; Working Futures 2004-2014 reports available; New programme to help get unemployed back into work http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 25 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT Includes FE White paper - A SLIM Comment; Benefits for working parents from new legislation; Top 100 Chosen to lead LSC; March Labour Market Data; and Bye Bye LSDA, hello QIA and LSN http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT Budget Latest (link to 'SLIM Comments'); Online guide to Labour Market statistics; NEW FE White Paper - Transforming Young Lives http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol10no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT Includes: South West Economics Review; Government may hit skills targets early; New Aerospace Skills Regional Report from the RDA; and Public health intelligence at your fingertips http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT One-third of UK employers feels under pressure to offshore business; Skills for Life concerns; £17m Grant boost for Voluntary Organisations; Healthy work: productive workplaces - why the UK needs more 'good jobs'. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT Includes: Welfare Reform Green Paper; Latest Labour Market statistics; Future of the European Social Fund; Toyah in Somerset; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT Businesses set to recover in 2007; Benefit dependency and deprivation; Money for learning in Museums and Galleries; Learning at work is a need not a perk; Reaching the 'unteachables'; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT Sector Skills Agreements Update; Business Links are they failing?; Detailed SW Labour Market statistics; Jobcentre Plus employer survey reveals nation's most wanted occupations and skills; Cutting crime through skills and employment; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Adult Basic Skills Provision; Leitch Report; New horizons for the over 50s; Disability laws now in force; Raising sector skill levels; New SW TUC Learning Centre; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 9 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT Latest Labour Market Information. Pay Gaps; Working Time Regulations to be revised; Foster FE Review; Learning at work - a need, not a perk; Weird Potery http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT Work focused interviews for lone parents; Future of FE Funding; Four New Skills Academies; Increase in Migration to the UK; Plus the usual mix of news, conferences and new publications http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 31 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT Latest LMI figures; Minimum wage set to rise for youngest workers; Research into Multiple Disadvantaged Groups in European Social; New local labour market statistics report; New DWP report on older people; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT LSC to shed 1,300 jobs; Plans to make HE application less elitist; Employment Growth within excluded groups; Valuable new South West Skills website...Plus the usual mix of news, conferences and new publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT Working smarter, not longer is the key; UK students ill-equipped for the future; Employers won't recruit from core jobless groups; The latest quarterly Labour Market Outlook from the CIPD; Labour market statistics August 2005: South West http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT SLIM website's re-vamped, and still indispensable, data section; Unemployment up again but Government still bullish; £600,000 National Park boost; Only 39% of the workforce 'in good jobs';Young guns, mature minds http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol9no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 19 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT NEW 2005 South West 'Healthy Labour Market Review'; Sickness absence falls; Learning and Skills Development Agency restructure; Search for a first LSN Chief Executive; Consultation on possible ALI merger; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT Making a reality of rights for millions: timescale for new disability laws announced; Government tackles minimum wage offenders; Social Enterprises generate some £18billion in annual turnover and employ over 775,000 people; Age Discrimination legislation. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 25 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT Major survey of British employment; Workplace mentors and young people; Lots of DWP reports; EU must speed employment reform; Plus the usual mix of news, conferences and new publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 11 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Young People not in Education; Employment or Training; Labour Market is strongest for decades - Hodge; Adult Learners Week launched; New reports; Lots of SW conferences... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol8no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 23 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT Majority of firms turning to migrant workers to fill vacancies; New body to boost migrant skills; Reduction in those on benefits; Labour market cooling down;Plus the usual mix of news, conferences and new publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT Extra FE Funding; Action Needed on Diversity; EU Migrants tackle UK Skills Shortages; ESRC Delivery Plan; ; Plus the usual mix of news, conferences and new publications http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 6 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT Skills gaps hit 12 year high; Age laws could blight small businesses; Skills shortages bite as jobs pick up; Loads of useful new reports and lots more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 10 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT April Labour Market Statistics; Black Workers Miss Out on Training; March meeting sets parameters for SWESA Alliance; Leadership Development is Top Skills Challenge; Latest on the Lisbon Strategy; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Employees more aware of flexible working; New rules on UK state pension deferral start today; Third of Employers Don't Train Staff; DWP paper "Opportunity Age"; Lots of EU material on the Social Agenda http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/vol8no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 7 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Skills White Paper; Budget highlights; Summer Green Paper to reform Incapacity Benefit; Lots of Trade Union Skills announcements and reports; Still more job offers http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Social Capital and the labour market; Economy missing out on refugee and asylum skills; Alan Johnson plays host to G8; Controlling our borders: making migration work for Britain; Facts about women and men in Great Britain http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol8no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Kelly rejects much of Tomlinson, but reforms will come; - Minimum Wage rises above £5 per hour; More money and choice for mums; SW Food and drink employers launch new group to boost skills http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol8no1.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 1 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT Older workers employment rate; Managing migration; 'Tough Love' for Incapacity Benefit claimants; SSDA Strategic Plan; EO scout for mentors; Free BBC resources; Barriers to Employment workshop http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol7no12.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT Our latest 'Age and Employability' Learning Theme; Immigration and recruitment; Latest LMI - 'another good month'; Employers must get onboard to tackle skills shortage; S West in Figures 2004/5; Employers cannot afford to ignore diversity; and more... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT Our latest 'Age and Employability' Learning Theme; LSC's 'Annual Statement of Skills Priorities'; Rehabilitation is key to helping employees suffering from mental health problems return to work; Lakeside darts action promotes literacy and numeracy; http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT This edition includes: Ruth Kelly is new Secretary of State for Education; Lifelong Learning UK gets the go-ahead; UK Skills target 'achieved'; The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is to receive £9.3 billion for 2005-06 http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:00:00 GMT This issues includes: Lack of decent part time jobs hinders equality; £111 Million more ESF Funding announced; Businesses say 'Yes' to £5 minimum wage (but not just yet); and Low to moderate income couples and the labour market. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 29 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT This issues includes: Latest LMI stats - mixed news; Brown Tells Business "Invest in Skills"; Big differences in working hours across sectors; Facts and figures on adult learners. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no7.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 19 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT This issue contains: Shared-HR pilot success for SMEs; Degrees Lack Youth Appeal; New guidance for working dads released; Hewitt drive to tackle career sexism http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 3 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT Including: Tomlinson Report; Force workers to boost skills - Milburn aide; UK needs 'new culture' on older people; New TV advertising phase for Apprenticeships; New pilots to get people off benefits perform well http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT Consultation on financial support for young people; Skills and productivity in the UK; How long until the £5 minimum wage?; Training Boosts Job Prospects for 70% ; TUC outlines plans for Union Academy http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT State of the South West Report is NOW Online; August job figures are best for 4 months; UK degrees boost pay by 59%; July/August 2004 issue of the FRESA; Newsletter is now available; Labour market statistics: South West http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT Includes: Latest LMI stats; Launch of new SWESA; Bank Holiday latest; Dictionary of Employment 'jargon'; Devon ESF Meeting http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 6 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT Launch of new SWESA; Employment up by 181,000 on the year; SMEs predict hiring slowdown; First for Diversity in the South West; An entrepreneurial countryside (FSB Report) http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol7no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:00:00 GMT Index of Deprivation, SW maps; e-skills UK launches Passport, a national IT assessment tool; New Commission to champion women in work; Thwarted Innovation: What Happened to e-learning and Why; New Look EU Education and Structural Programmes http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 28 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT UK is closing qualifications gap; State of the Region report now available; No evidence yet of EU expansion immigrant surge; New sales training programme to tackle engineering skills gaps; Skills Alliance: Skills strategy progress http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 20 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT Wide differences in employment rates within regions; Literacy and Social Inclusion: The policy challenge; IER projections of employment to 2012; £50M call for innovative RandD proposals; New Government website will save firms time and money http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 5 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT Regional Observatories; A Good Start to 2004 - Browne; EU Call for SME (Craft) initiatives; Inspire South West: Call for proposals; Talent war looms as shortages force wage growth http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT Cornish employers accused of short-changing staff; Government is getting it right on skills; Prime minister pays tribute to the learning and skills sector; South West healthy labour market review; New SW leadership newsletter; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 7 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT Ageism still preventing people returning to work; Over 4 million people have no qualifications; Cornwall eyes up spot as UK's Silicon Beach; £185 million will enable universities to increase prosperity; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Business confidence boosts employment; UKeU project to be 'scaled down'; Cornwall eyes up spot as UK's Silicon Beach; UK Hospitality Service to be boosted by training and skills; and job vacancy at Marchmont/SLIM. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 3 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT New apprenticeships will widen opportunity and boost business; Sustainable Development News; Exeter to host prestigious science festival; Futurebuilders; Using Research and Information - Gloucestershire Toolkit http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 18 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT 'Towards a Unified e-Learning Strategy' - Analysis of Responses to Consultation; City and Guilds announce plans for high street learning centres; Modern Apprenticeships: The big push; Employer training pilots: 40,000+ success stories; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 22 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT CIPD: 'reshaped lives' needed for retirement solution; Staff benefits too 'white, middle class and male'; Almost half of firms offer flexible working to all; SW Economy Update; New Protections for temporary workers take effect http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT Budget 2004; Welfare to Workforce Development Report; Latest LMI stats; Education and Skills excerpts from PM's speech to LP Conference; and Recommend subscribers - win prizes. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 18 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT Labour Market Statistics - February 2004; UK's first Sector Skills Agreements begin; New resources for Supporting Online Learning and Teaching; Changing Patterns Of Working Time; Recommend subscribers - win prizes http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 3 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT Tomlinson report offers 'transferable skills' for all; £10m Somerset Skills Project gets go-ahead; Brown hints at national funded Gap Year for poor; Local Futures: Geographical Analysis of the South West; Latest FRESA Newsletter; econ-i training day. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol6no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 20 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT Bosses Complain of Skills Gap in latest National Employer Skills Survey; Employers Call on Government to Boost Basic Skills; Region's advanced engineering sector gets £4m boost to tackle skills shortages; Win a £5,000 learning award; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT Includes - EU Funding Opportunities; Job seekers have 5-year ageism-free window; Managers resolve to spend less time at work; Some employers are just not interested in raising standards through training (the low skills equilibrium?); and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 7 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT Including: Graduate work experience continues decline; LSDA response to establishment of select committee skills inquiry; New £150m Technology Strategy; record year of employment; plus new reports; conferences; latest on the FRESA objectives http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT Includes: £46 million boost for skills network; Skills shortages bite as availability of staff contracts; Trends and Challenges for the South West; Pay gap between men and women closing; Private sector pay 'diverse' as public sector stumbles; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT This edition includes: total employment rise; Labour Market Trends October 2003; House prices making us uncompetitive?; Employers 'don't want hassle' of Xmas parties; Skills for employers website; plus all the usual regional info, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Adult Basic Skills report; New SLIM Learning Theme; Progress of CoVEs reported; South West response to the Skills Strategy; Lifelong e-learning; 'Chucking sickies' ........ the statistics; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this issue: Economy enjoying upturn; 10,000 extra places for Foundation Degrees; level 2 and 3 qualifications within the SW; Useful SW maps; New Sector Skills Council for the construction industry; Cash for lone parents getting back to work; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 13 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: news on SLIM's next Learning Theme; Future technology; New record level of employment; New pathfinders; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events.. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol5no04.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this issue: South West Barometer - update; BAOL and FTT to merge; New record level of employment; Labour market 'brief' from Jobcentre Plus; New funding for small businesses; New grants for adult learners; plus usual info and news. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 1 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: LSDA briefing paper on the Skills Strategy and TUC's response to the White Paper; Statistics show sharp improvement in learner outcomes; Work experience key to young people's job success; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no02.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Skills Strategy; Working group on 14-19 reform; FRESA newsletter; Gloucesterhire 'work trends'; 'Skills for Life' - quick reference guide; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol5no01.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 22 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: New FRESA friendly format; Anti-discrimination laws to benefit 7 million more; Increased protection for workers; Census information is 'down your way'; Help for all those filling in ESF forms ; plus more regional info and news. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 8 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Most young people satisfied with Connexion; Small businesses benefit from training pilots; CBI says EU Directive threatens jobs; Radical vision for locally-generated vocational qualifications; plus usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Sector Skills MATRIX; Myth of long working hours; Lifelong Learning SSC; UK growth hampered by skills shortfall; National Adult Learning Survey; plus the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol4no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 9 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT This edition includes: Regional Household Survey; Jobs Migration; DTI Business Plan; Latest LMI Statistics; Minimum Wage Doesn't Cost Jobs; plus all the usual regional info, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 20 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Useful GOSW report on Bristol Area; SME Training Needs; Employees look for Training and Security; Training 'Too Concentrated' on Higher Skilled; Plus all the usual regional info, news and event. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 7 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Impact of the Budget on Training and Education; 10,000 more construction workers; Latest LMI statistics; Employers Skill Survey latest; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: The South West RDA's 10-year regional economic strategy; New Basic Skills Observatory; Graduate apprenticeships are catching on; Education Action Zones' performance; £15 million windfall for colleges; plus regional news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Vote for SLIM's new Learning Theme; New strategy to remove barriers; New CoVE website; Business survival rates increase in every region; Labour costs in the EU; plus all the usual regional news, events and information. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/SLIMlinesvol4no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Skills Strategy; Adult Participation in Learning; Ethnicity Census Report; Ageing Population and the Labour market; Lots of Reports on Immigration and Migrants; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol4no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Latest census data and a new workshop; Skillfast-UK (SSC) launch website; Labour market trends; Skills in England 2002 report; The South West in figures - regional data; Plus all the usual info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol4no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Ageing population; Avon LMI data; No. 10 picks up on FRESA recommendations; New LMI portal; South West barometer; plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol4no2.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 6 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT This edition includes Future of HE; Future of Business and HE; Learning at Work Day; Improving Management Skills; New Government Initiative on Learning and Health; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol4no1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Latest Labour Market Data; Learning Communities Skills Forum; Manpower forecasts for the first quarter 2003; Government Investment in SSDA to rise; New Year Resolutions; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Research shows CoVEs are working; LSC West of England, ESF Co-financing Programme; 8bn Boost for Skills; Workforce Skills reports for Plymouth's Education sector; plus latest from the LSC and new reports and publications. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlinesvol3no11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: - New Strategy for Reform of Training and FE; PIU Action Plan for Adult Skills; LSC Workforce Development Strategy; New Sector Skills Councils; Major Boost for Workforce Training; plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.ukdocuments/newsletter/slimletvol3no10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 6 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: UK Employment Action Plan; Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year Award Ceremony; CBI and TUC join forces to end 'national disgrace' on basic skills; the extent of e-skills shortages in Gloucestershire; and more... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 19 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Learning Theme now launched; Autumn 'Windfall for FE'; Teleworking is Good for You; Consultation on Developing the Role of School Support Staff; New Neighbourhood Renewal Website; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT Includes: Second chance to comment on the FRESA; Plymouth Area reports on Tourism and Food and Drink Sectors; LSC strategy on electronic learning; and Latest European calls for Proposals http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 15 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT New Learning Theme - Skills and Learning: Improving Public Health; New SSCs; First Census stats are out; Employers Skill Survey; New Skills for Life posts in the South West; Plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT Including: Latest CD from SLIM - SKILLS ISSUES IN THE SOUTH WEST; Two new SSCs; South West RDA's Regional Economic Strategy; LSRC Research Invitations to Tender; Latest from the Adult Learning Inspectorate; and more... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no5.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Boost to Basic Skills; Jobless figures challenged; Creative Industries skills needs in Plymouth; Training - not benefiting SMEs; plus all the usual regional info, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no4.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 30 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: What's in the FRESA; Plymouth Poverty Study; Population Projections; Employment Data - not keeping up with work changes; plus all the usual regional info, news and events and latest from the LSC/TUC http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimletvol3no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 19 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT Includes The latest on the FRESA, A Poverty Study in Plymouth, 2 New Calls for Proposals, Latest Population forecasts and the usual top South West LMI information. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet3no3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 19 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT Includes the latest from the LSC, MTV to promote Modern Apprenticeships, plus all the latest reports, events and news. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet1aug1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Discussion on regional economic strategy; The spending review; Your region, your choice: revitalising the English regions - FAQ; New resources and new responsibilities for RDAs; plus news on latest reports, events and other regional info http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet220702.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 22 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT Draft neighbourhood renewal strategy; SME learning networks; New online resources; Latest from the LSC; plus all the usual regional info, publications, news and events http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet030702.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 3 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: Updating the South West's economic strategy; LSC backs collaboration pathfinders with £5 million; Centres of Vocational Excellence - first five companies given specialist training status; CoVE Extension Programme - details; and more... http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet200602.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 20 Jun 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: more CoVEs; new technology institutes; new LSC money; plus the usual on regional information, news and events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet240502.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 24 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: New Report from SLIM on Sector Case Studies; £16 Million Boost for Adult and Community Learning; New SWAFET Report on Quality in the Delivery of Post-19 Learning; ILAs, the Select Committee Verdict ; and more http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet090502.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 9 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: 57 Million for CoVEs; New Chemical Research Jobs; Cash Boost for Construction Students; South West is Number One for New Firms; plus information on recent publications, latest from LSC, union learning update and forthcoming events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet010502.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 1 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT In this edition: 1 in 5 businesses lose out; Economic impact of HE on the South West; Employers to be paid to train; Latest from the LSC; and More from the budget. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet220502.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT Includes articles on New (Draft) Regional Development Plan 2000-06; New Proposal Call includes Basic Skills; £92 million of new money for FE; latest from LSC; updates on latest publications and forthcoming events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet050402.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT This issue features: TUC and Union Learning Update; Foundation Degree targets exceeded; University Applications Rise; and details on publications and forthcoming events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet050302.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:00:00 GMT The 16th SLIM e-newsletter features NEW Framework for Regional Employment and Skills Action; Employer Training Declines; New Occupational Standards for Voluntary Sector; e-Skills into Business; Union Learning Update; and the latest from the LSC. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet16.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT The 15th SLIM newsletter featuring New Sector Skills 'Trailblazers'; Bidding Call - Exchange for Learning Programme; Money for the Local Community; UfI Strategic Plan; Latest from the LSC; Links to Recent News Stories; and more. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet15.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 23 Jan 2002 12:00:00 GMT This issue features: Poor literacy a problem at Christmas; New Article 6 call for proposals; NHS training developments; Latest from the LSC; top stats; recent news; and forthcoming events. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet14.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:00:00 GMT The 13th SLIM newsletter featuring More money for Adult Learning Scheme; Regional Productivity; The South West Business and Economy Bulletin; Neighbourhood Renewal: National Strategy Action Plan; and Latest from the LSC http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet13.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:00:00 GMT The 12th SLIM Newsletter, featuring Job Vacancies at SLIM; Employer Skills Survey; Recent Publications; and the Latest from the LSC. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet12.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 5 Nov 2001 12:00:00 GMT The 11th SLIM Newsletter, featuring Job Vacancies at SLIM; Employer Skills Survey; Recent Publications; and the Latest from the LSC. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet11.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 25 Sep 2001 12:00:00 GMT The very latest news and views from the SLIM team. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet10.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 16 Aug 2001 12:00:00 GMT The ninth SLIM e-Newsletter. Latest news and views from the SLIM team. http://www.swslim.org.uk/document/newsletter/slimlet9.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT The eighth SLIM e-Newsletter. Latest news and views from the SLIM team. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet8.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Fri, 13 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT The seventh SLIM e-Newsletter. Top news this week is the re-design and re-launch of our web site, which is now 'database driven' http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet7.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 20 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT Sharp Increase in Learning at Work, new data sources identified and great news for individual learning in the South West. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet6.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Tue, 15 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT The final SLIM Skills Development Fund bid and a 1 page outline of our planned Objective 3 Technical Assistance bid. http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet5.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT A ringing endorsement for SLIM in the new Green Paper (Towards Full Employment in a Modern Society)!! http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet4.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Mon, 19 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT Overview of the development and Progress of SLIM http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet3.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Wed, 28 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT Information on the DTZ Pieda 'Research on Current and Emerging Industrial Sectors' Study and the National Skills and Economic Intelligence Working Group (SEIG). http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet2.pdf a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT The first SLIM Development Newsletter. SLIM Overview includes information on the database, our future work programme and the SLIM vision http://www.swslim.org.uk/documents/newsletter/slimlet1.doc a.dean@ex.ac.uk (Andy Dean) Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT