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SkillsActive Monthly ezine
May 2008
 
 
  
 Hello
 

Welcome to the SkillsActive May ezine.

In this edition read more about major upcoming events, such as our national conference in Wales on the 8th May and the annual CLOA conference in June.

You also have the opportunity to take part in some key consultations and find out more about Learning at Work Day which takes place this month.

Kind regards,
The SkillsActive Team

 
 
 

Book your place at our annual conference with CLOA.
12th June - Recruiting and Retaining Leisure Centre Staff

 
 

Get in early and book your place at our third joint annual conference held with the Chief Leisure Officers' Association, at Stranmillis University, Northern Ireland.

Click here for more information and booking.

 
   
 

Last chance to book a place at our national conference at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea

A Skilled Workforce: Delivering 'One Wales'  - 8th May

 
 

Time is running out to book the last few places remaining for this event.

If you work in active leisure and sport don't miss your opportunity to network with key people in the industry and the chance to learn more about the major policy decisions that will influence the industry in Wales in the coming years.

Find out more.

 
   
 

Listen to SkillsActive Chief Executive, Steve Studd, speak at ISPAL's national conference, 'Forecasting the Future of Leisure 2008'

 
 

This year ISPAL's national conference highlights the key challenges facing the industry and the skills needed for the future to help businesses succeed. A full programme with interactive workshops and high profile key speakers.

Visit ISPAL's site to read more and book your place.

 
   
 

Take part in Learning at Work Day - May 22nd

 
 

Learning at Work Day is a great way to engage your colleagues and give adult learning and development the profile it deserves. Last year over 6000 organisations took part. With just under a month to go, why not get your business involved?

Read More on the Campaign for Learning website 

 

 
   
 

Consultation: Get involved in the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

 
 

From May 2nd take the opportunity to have your say on the Diploma phase 3 Line of Learning consultations. The consultation will take the form of an online questionnaire with the main objective to seek constructive feedback on the draft content of the Diplomas.

Take Part.

 
   
 

Make the most of SkillsActive's information and resource services

 
 

SkillsActive has many resources and information services that can really add value to employers and providers in the sector. From finding out about National Occupational Standards and how they relate to your business through to accessing bursaries to fund the development of your staff, we can help.

To find out what's on offer and how it relates to you click here.

 
   
 

SkillsActive meets with Ed Balls and Kevin Brennan

 
 

In April, SkillsActive met with Ed Balls and Kevin Brennan at the All Party Parliamentary Group on Play, where they highlighted their ambitions for play following the recent publication of the Children's Plan and the play strategy.

Read the full article.

 
   
 

SkillsActive sponsors the Innovation Award at this year's Youth Sport Trust's sport college conference

 
 

The award recognises new and innovative delivery of 14-19 education and was awarded to Biddick School Sport College in Sunderland for their delivery of the Young Apprenticeship in sports management, leadership and coaching.

Read the full case study.

 
   
 
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