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Here is a link to Issue 3 of Supporting Learners News: http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/advice/learn-3906-f0.cfm This is the third in a series of newsletters that has been produced to keep unionlearn staff, unions, project workers, Union Learning Reps and other reps up to speed about: developments in the area of a publicly funded careers service that will affect existing structures and networks  how unionlearn are responding to the changes to ensure that union learners at all levels receive the best possible information and advice to help them progress in learning and work other news, developments and resources that will help support members as...

In this issue; Government Skills Strategy, Skills Utilisation and High Performance Working; Investors in People; Sector Skills Council update….http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/policy/learn-3790-f0.cfm

The Government published its adult skills strategy (Skills for Sustainable Growth) and its future plans for FE and skills (Investing in Skills for Sustainable Growth) last November. Both documents are available for download from the BIS website at http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/further-education-skills A summary of the main measures in the skills strategy is available at  http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/policy/learn-3782-f0.cfm

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has finished the tender process and has awarded the new contract for the management of the matrix assessment and accreditation service to emqc Ltd. For further information, please use the link below http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/advice/learn-3777-f0.cfm

The 5th edition of the unionlearn Climbing Frame newsletter is now available!   http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/advice/learn-3762-f0.cfm

The interactive ULF Link Up Newsletter can be viewed here!

The skills agenda is fundamental to achieving economic growth and unions must play an even greater role in boosting the workforce's skills, adult education and apprenticeships, Vince Cable, Business Secretary, said today (July 12) Addressing the 400 delegates attending unionlearn's annual conference at the TUC's headquarters in London, Dr Cable said that while unions were feeling their way in how they should respond to the coalition government, it was not the time to resort to 'tribal stereotypes'. He said that he wants a business-like dialogue and told Brendan Barber, TUC general secretary, that he wanted to speak to him regularly....

Union officials, project leaders and reps had their hard work and innovative contributions to learning and training celebrated at a glitzy Union Learning Fund award ceremony at Congress House on March 18th. The event was hosted by Channel 4's Alex Thompson, who introduced speeches from Pat McFadden, minister of state for Business Innovation and Skills, and Frances O'Grady, TUC deputy general secretary. The guest speaker, comedian Lenny Henry, who recently won acclaim for his role as Othello, gave out the prizes. A special award for vision and commitment was given to Liz Smith, former director of unionlearn. CWU (Communication Workers...

Missed out on the special unionlearn supplement "Learning for Life" in the Independent newspaper? (date: Thursday 25 March 2010)? Don't worry, here's the free download. http://www.independent-supplements.co.uk/learningforlife/25mar10/     Articles featured include: how union-led training is building a brighter future for employees the skills to survive recession ULR of the year Nicola Njie the Union Learning Fund's national awards what the employer's say ...and more

From book clubs in workplaces and language courses in trade union learning centres to year-long classes in adult education centres, informal adult learning is making a real difference to people's lives. The Learning Revolution movement is now moving forward to the next stage. To maintain momentum and help achieve the seven Pledge commitments, BIS have produced a Pledge Support Pack - a one stop guide to take The Learning Revolution further.Download Pledge Support Pack [1.3 MB, PDF] The Pack contains: practical information about how you, your organisation and your external contacts can fulfil the seven commitments, including the important Opening...