Latest North West News
Joint Economic Commission meets at UClan
Thursday 25 February 2010
Manufacturing was the main subject for debate at the 9th meeting of the North West’s Joint Economic Commission (JEC). Regional Minister Phil Woolas and members of the Commission headed to Preston for the meeting this week where the University of Central Lancashire (UClan) were the hosts.
Merseytravel sppeds towards training success
Tuesday 23 February 2010
One of Merseyside’s top apprentices is continuing her passion for training by working in her employer’s in-house training academy.
University of Manchester to lead new £16 million Centre for Nuclear Energy Technology
Tuesday 23 February 2010
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £4.4 million towards the establishment of a £16 million centre that will support the growth of the region’s nuclear energy industry and position the Northwest as a region of global nuclear capability.
Skills training gives former miner new direction
Friday 19 February 2010
A former miner, who has been out of work for more than eight years, has dug his way out of unemployment, with help from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
£1.8million for Gypsy and Traveller sites in North West
Monday 15 February 2010
Allocations for the 2009/2010 Gypsy and Traveller Site Grant were announced today by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
Engineering recruits gear up for growth
Monday 15 February 2010
A Wirral recruitment agency has been reaping the rewards of training its staff during the recession, after hitting its £5 million annual sales target.
Regional Minister Backs Young Britain
Monday 15 February 2010
The Minister for the North West, Phil Woolas, attended a breakfast meeting on Monday 15 February with TV’s The Apprentice winner Tim Campbell, businesses and young people at the Odeon Cinema Liverpool.
Apprentices building for the future in new roles
Thursday 11 February 2010
Three apprentices have new careers in the construction industry after joining the team at Huyton Heating and Plumbing Limited (HPH).
Training helps nursery school to bloom
Thursday 11 February 2010
A Whiston nursery school is getting back to nature, after the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) provided essential funding for training.
Kensington advice workers thrive after training
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Advice workers in Liverpool who support victims of domestic abuse have received valuable training with help from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).
