Workforce Development and Skills

"The VCS makes a massive contribution to society in relation to both social and economic regeneration – it carries this out in part though its significant roles as an employer, a provider of learning, and as a source of expertise, communication and co-ordination." The Learning and Skills Manifesto

In an ever changing economic climate the sector needs to recruit, retain and develop a diverse, appropriately skilled paid or unpaid workforce. Employers have to focus on workforce development ensuring that the people within the sector are recruited, supported and performing to the best of their abilities and individuals need appropriate opportunities to develop skills.

Workforce development and skills should form the bedrock of any voluntary or community organisation. In response to this, the Learning and Skills Manifesto Learning for Life - Including All Our Voices has identified the sector's headline development issues and actions being taken to address them.

If you have any queries regarding the Forum's workforce and skills activities, please contact Amanda Vickers Development Officer Workforce and Skills - Tel: 0113 394 2305
Email:amanda.vickers@yorkshirehumberforum.org.uk

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Upcoming Events

06/09/2010: Big Society - consultation
Venue: St George's Centre, Leeds Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm Yorkshire & the Humber Forum is organising a conference - 'Big Society Unplugged' - in Sheffield on 11 November, at which Nick Hurd MP, Min...

12/09/2010: Communities Assets Enterprise 2010 - DTA National conference
Inspiring places: the art of the possible Dates: Sunday 12th September - Tuesday 14th September 2010 Venue: The Quad and Assembly Rooms, Derby This year’s DTA national conference will focus on ...

22/09/2010: Welfare reform: what will the new coalition government do to support vulnerable people to be economically and socially independent?
Venue: Aspire, Infirmary Street, Leeds Time: 10am to 1.00pm Crisis’ WILLOW Project (Welfare Influencing and Lobbying: Learning Opportunities and Work) is a national programme that is investigatin...