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There are several projects currently operating designed to bring education and business closer together.
Education business links
Education Business Links activity bridges the gap between the worlds of education and business by getting pupils involved with local companies and by getting business people involved with the education process. Education Business Links provides a framework for employers and schools to work together, by running a wide range of activities, examples which include:
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
- Business awareness
- Mentoring, work
- Experience
- Curriculum related activities
- Literacy and numeracy
- Development of employability skills
Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for young people aged between 16-24 who have left full time education and are going into employment. This training route offers an effective way to develop the kind of employees that an organisation needs.
For more information on Modern Apprenticeships, call 01372 736912
Train to Gain
Train to Gain can help identify where there may be skills shortages within your workforce, recommend the most effective training- and ultimatley secure the future success of your business.Train to Gain makes training your staff as easy as possible and they understand your business will work very differently to others. That's why from the start you will recieve impartial advice from a dedicated, flexible and independent Skills Broker, who will tailor the service to meet your needs. In adddition to this Train to Gain offers constant support throughout the training process, including identifying whether your staff qualify for funding, as well as monitoring your success along the way. Call 0845 751 2288, email [e] info@traintogainse.co.uk [ee] or visit Train to Gain
FDF
FDF is a national body that supports the development and validation of high quality Foundation degrees and other higher education solutions. It is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England to support employer engagement across higher education programmes generally and in relation to Foundation degrees specifically.FDF's primary objective is to support the development of high quality Foundation degrees. fdf works in partnership with all relevant agencies, institutions, organisations and interest groups to ensure that the development of Foundation degrees is driven by the needs of employers and students. For more information about FDF and to see how they can they your business please visit [L]http://www.fdf.ac.uk/[EL]
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