Employment and skills systems reviewed Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 16:46

2010 Review: The Integration of Employment and Skills - launched by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) on Tuesday 16 February 2010 - will consider the progress that is being made in integrating employment and skills systems in Great Britain and provide advice on how further integration can be achieved.

The review's remit includes the whole of the publicly-funded employment and skills system in England, Scotland and Wales, including higher education, and covers job seekers, those entering the labour market and those who have been in employment for many years, but have not had the opportunity to develop their skills or to progress within the workplace.

Alastair Thomson, Principal Policy and Advocacy Officer at NIACE, said:

"This morning's news that 1.64 million people are now claiming Jobseekers Allowance brings into stark focus the importance of this review if the UK is to rank amongst the top countries with respect to skills, productivity and jobs by 2020."