http://www.skillsactive.com daily 1 2006-08-03T14:59:36Z http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/awarding-bodies/1st4sport-qualifications 1st4sport Qualifications, a brand of Coachwise Limited, is a growing awarding body for sport and recreation in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/awarding-bodies/vocational-training-charitable-trust VCT is the largest awarding body for Sport and fitness therapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Massage, Holistic Therapies and Beauty Therapy. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/awarding-bodies/international-therapy-examination-council The International Therapy Examination Council is the UK's leading awarding body for professional qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy and Sports Therapy. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/qualifications-and-curriculum-authority The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is committed to building a world-class education and training framework that meets the changing needs of individuals, business and society. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/learndirect Learndirect is a network of online learning and information services. It's a government-sponsored initiative in flexible learning, intended to make possible the vision of a "learning society" where everyone can learn and upgrade their skills throughout life. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/apprenticeships-information This site gives guidance to both learners and employers on apprenticeships. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/jobswithballs.com jobswithballs.com is the UK's leading job search and careers resource network for the sport and leisure industry. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/leisurejobs-co.uk If you are interested in leisure as your career then leisurejobs.co.uk is your ideal career partner. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/leisureopportunities-co.uk Jobs and news for for the leisure industry. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/jobscircuit-co.uk Connecting employer and jobseeker in sports, leisure and fitness. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/the-management-standards-centre The Management Standards Centre (MSC) is the Government recognised standards setting body for the management and leadership areas. Over the past two years, the MSC has been engaged in a publicly funded project to develop a new set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for management and leadership. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/voluntary-sector-skills Information and news on workforce skills development within the voluntary and community sector - for paid staff, volunteers and trustees. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/national-council-for-voluntary-organisations The National Council Voluntary Organisation works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/russell-commission-consultation-on-youth-action-and-engagement The Russell Commission has been set up by the Government to develop a new national framework for youth action and engagement. It is part of Government’s wider programme to promote volunteering right across society, and to encourage active and engaged citizens. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/links/careers-education-and-jobs/institute-for-volunteering-research The Institute for Volunteering Research aims to develop knowledge and understanding of volunteering in a way that is relevant to practitioners and policy makers. This site provides an overview of the work of the Institute as well as detailed summaries of research that it has undertaken. No publisher Tess Millar 2007-10-10T21:10:36Z SA Link