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IT jobs potentially secured by merger
IT jobs at beleaguered technology company Sun Microsystems could be saved thanks to a buyout by rival firm Oracle.In a move that could help safeguard thousands of IT jobs around the world, including in...
Funding boost for rural IT jobs
New IT jobs could be created in rural parts of the country following a £12 million investment in a research programme.The University of Aberdeen has been awarded the money as part of an effort to...
Digital investment 'will create IT jobs'
Government plans to invest billions of pounds in the development of a digital future for the UK will result in thousands of new IT jobs, new research has claimed.Figures published by the London School...
IT jobs to increase as outsourcing becomes more popular
The availability of IT jobs could become more prevalent in the near future as businesses look to outsource in a bid to cut costs, it has been claimed.Attempts to drive down costs as businesses struggle...
Government focuses on media IT jobs
Culture secretary Andy Burnham has hosted a summit for local media in the north-west as part of an effort to increase the sector's development into the IT industry.In a move that could help promote new...
West Midlands 'must invest in IT training'
Businesses in the West Midlands believe it is crucial that the government provides greater funding for the development of IT training programmes and other methods to improve the skills of workers.According...
IT training needed as UK consumers struggle with jargon
A new survey has suggested the UK needs to provide greater IT training for people because many are baffled by jargon.According to research from internet provider Virgin Media, 18 per cent of those polled...
Scottish broadband plans considered
Communications minister Lord Carter has been in Scotland to discuss the country's future development of its high-speed internet infrastructure.In a move designed to increase the potential for IT careers...
Global IT industry has an opportunity, says Intel
The global IT industry has a good opportunity during the recession to help develop new strategies and lead the recovery, it has been claimed.Chip manufacturer Intel has claimed that people in IT jobs could...
Budget 'to boost IT jobs'
The government's plans to tackle the recession by focusing on the growth of the technology sector could help increase the availability of IT jobs across the UK.Chancellor Alistair Darling announced in...
Association of Colleges 'pleased' with Budget's training plan
The Association of Colleges has said that it is pleased by the government's Budget proposals to invest in a training plan for young people.In a move that could see an increase in those taking IT courses,...
Manchester virtual centre to offer training opportunities
A £30 million virtual training centre is to be launched in Warrington, to further the field of material chemistry.The universities of Manchester, Bolton and Liverpool have backed the innovative project,...
Computer training workshop marks 25 years
A workshop in Cardiff that provides computer training facilities and other resources to young single mums and pregnant teenagers has marked its 25th year.Women's Workshop has spent the past quarter-century...
Women in construction face healthy career prospects
There are currently good prospects for women either pursuing a career change in the construction industry or developing their existing jobs, according to one firm.Graham Arnold, centre manager for Construction...
Recession a popular time for training
Times of recession tend to be when training opportunities experience a surge in popularity, according to Construction Training London.Speaking at the Careers and Jobs Live event at the ExCel, London, on...
Young adults to be given work or training
The Budget report has revealed that young adults across the UK are to have a guarantee of work or training if they have been unemployed for a year.The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has welcomed...
Green sector threatened by lack of trained personnel
The success of the UK's green sector could be under threat unless the government pours more investment into relevant skills training.Prime minister Gordon Brown recently announced plans to create an additional...
Careers events highlight potential career paths
Careers events could be significant for a wide range of individuals looking to explore the employment options available to them, according to one organisation.Bruce M Birchall, exhibition director of Careers...
Taxi drivers complete passenger driving training
Nearly 20 drivers of taxis and private vehicles have finished a special driving course and have emerged with NVQs in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving.The drivers, all of whom hailed from East Devon, took...
Manchester and Leeds to decide how to offer better training
As part of new devolution plans, Greater Manchester and Leeds will be given the power to decide how to provide better training opportunities to adults.The Manchester Independent Economic Review highlighted...
London Olympic Park to host university
An international university is set to be built in the London Olympic Park once the Games have finished in 2012, according to the Times.The learning institution, approved by mayor of London Boris Johnson...
Training centre opens in Hartlebury
A £1.5 million vocational training centre has been opened in Hartlebury by the West Midlands regional minister, reports the Kidderminster Shuttle.Opened by MP Ian Austin, the centre spans 20,000 sq...
Boris Johnson announces funding for Crossrail Tunnelling Academy
Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has announced £8 million worth of funding for a Crossrail Tunnelling Academy in Newham, east London.The academy is being established to provide training to ensure...
Scottish government to use £25 million of European money for training
The Scottish government has announced that £25 million of European funding will be used to provide additional training opportunities.Alex Salmond, the Scottish first minister, told delegates at a...
Re-training programme launched at Roehampton University
A new re-training programme at London's Roehampton University has been launched to help people made redundant from the creative industries.Free development courses will be offered to industry professionals...
SMEs lacking awareness of training opportunities
Awareness of available skills training courses differs greatly in the UK, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Working Links.The organisation, which helps people struggling...
Extra £14m for Scottish colleges
Colleges in Scotland are set to benefit from additional funding worth £14 million in a bid to provide students with extra resources during the recession.More than 40 colleges across the country will...
Companies risk cyber attacks from redundancies handled insensitively
Companies could increase the risk of falling victim to cyber attacks from former employees if redundancies are carried out in an insensitive way, according to one organisation.Information security event...
Organisations form partnership to offer computer training
Two separate organisations have joined forces in a bid to offer IT training and a range of additional career-oriented courses over the internet.Gatlin International, a leading elearning provider, has partnered...
Computer training workshop arranged for employers
A workshop has been arranged to help employers come together to discuss ways in which they can improve their IT recruitment.Organised by e-skills UK, the workshop will take place in London on June 12th...
Unemployment could reach 3.5 million
Unemployment in the UK could potentially reach 3.5 million within the next two years if the recession does not abate, according to an expert body.Economic research consultancy Capital Economics has warned...
Government-backed agency appeals for Cumbrian firms
A training agency backed by the government is seeking to recruit more Cumbria-based construction firms, reports the Westmoreland Gazette.ConstructionSkills has already allocated nearly £60,000 worth...
Course could help youth workers understand cyber-bullying
Youth workers in Lincolnshire are being offered training to help them develop an understanding of how young people can be bullied on the internet.Isaac Newton Primary in Grantham will host the first ThinkuKnow...
Rise in number of businesses reducing training opportunities
There has been a rise in the number of businesses cutting down on their training opportunities in recent months.Whereas less than ten per cent of firms had cut down on training opportunities or cancelled...
Apprenticeships cut short by recession
Several hundred apprenticeships in Scotland have been cut short by employers in response to the continuing pressures of the recession, according to new figures.Research from Skills Development Scotland...
Leeds call centre workers to receive computer training
The establishment of a virtual call centre in Leeds will involve employees receiving IT training before working flexible hours from home.Arise Virtual Solutions, a company based in Florida, is looking...
Sikh temple to offer computer training facilities
A new Sikh temple being built in Gravesend will offer computer training facilities to the local community when it is opened next month.The shrine, or gurdwara, is being built in Khalsa Avenue at a cost...
College receives accolade for training services
Forth Valley College in Scotland has been declared college of the year in recognition of the high level of training offered by the institution.The college won the accolade at the Business to College Awards...
Forum established to tackle skills shortage
A new forum has been established in Scotland to address national skills shortages and provide more training opportunities, reports the Ross-shire Journal.North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG), based in...
'Personal skills development as important as academic qualifications'
Gaining personal and social skills is just as important as pursuing academic qualifications, according to a specialist organisation.Working Links, a body which specialises in working with the long-term...
More training opportunities to be created in Wales
Thousands more training places will be created in Wales in a bid to help jobseekers defy the downturn and develop additional skill sets.As a result of the All-Wales Economic Summit, tailored training will...
Glasgow city council offers training opportunities
Glasgow city council is to announce a new apprenticeship drive by providing up to £8,000 for each placement provided by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The money will be used by SMEs to...
Volunteers boost their own skill sets
People involved in a volunteer programme through Imperial College London are boosting their own skill sets, according to new research.More than 450 students are involved with Imperial College London's...
CMI: Management training still important
Management training should still be considered important for businesses, especially during the recession, according to one expert body.The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) recently found that more...
CMI: Training should remain priority during recession
Training should remain a corporate priority during the recession even if operational budgets have to be reduced, according to an expert organisation.The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) said that training...
Job Centre criticised for egg-hunt 'gimmick'
A Job Centre contractor in London has been criticised by the Taxpayers' Allowance for offering application forms and vouchers as prizes in an Easter egg hunt.Skills Training Centre (STC) UK, a Job Centre...
Talent Summit generates commitment to training in Scotland
A recent Talent Summit held in Edinburgh has generated commitment from more than 90 businesses in Scotland to offer more training opportunities.Nearly 90 per cent of businesses in attendance said they...
NIACE: Basic skills courses beneficial for adults
An expert has responded to criticism of adult basic skills courses by saying that they are beneficial to people taking them on.Alan Tuckett, chief executive of the National Institute of Adult Continuing...
New training centre opens in Hackney
Students are being given the chance to work in a restaurant while studying for a qualification at the new London City Hospitality Centre at Hackney Community College.The facility boasts 20 stainless steel...
New government training scheme to be launched
Employers are being encouraged to invest in training to ensure they survive the recession in a new campaign launched by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).The Now is the Time training...
NASUWT warns against over-use of computers in PE lessons
A teachers' union has voiced its concern that Physical Education (PE) lessons in schools may place too great an emphasis on computers.The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT)...
First plumbers complete new training course
The first plumbers have completed a new training course set up in Hedge End, Hampshire, by Apprenticeship Training Ltd (ATL) and the Prince's Trust.Dubbed Get into Building Services, the course lasted...
Sussex businesses called upon to provide more training
A business organisation has called on firms in Crowborough, Sussex, to offer more training opportunities to local people, reports the Kent and Sussex Courier.The Local Business Network (LBN) has launched...
Criticism levelled at adult learning courses
Basic skills training programmes aimed at adults have been criticised by an education expert who says they are best learned during childhood.According to the Press Association, professor Anna Vignoles,...
Over 30 per cent of firms cut training budgets
More than 30 per cent of UK firms have reduced their training budgets in response to the recession.Figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reveal that many firms expect...
Mayor allocates £23m for training opportunities
London mayor Boris Johnson has allocated £23 million towards providing young offenders with training opportunities.Individuals will have the opportunity to take part in courses both before and after...
Just 8% of Britons enjoying 5Mbps broadband or more
Only eight per cent of Britons are enjoying broadband connections with speeds of five megabits per second (Mbps) or more, according to new research.A study from research firm Akamai found the UK lags behind...
IT training could improve job security
Bolstering personal IT skills by pursuing computer training courses could be a good way to improve employees' future job security.Shelteroffshore.com reports that computer skills are immensely valuable...
