November 30, 2010
Experiential Learning Week in Ontario
November 30, 2010
This is a useful insight into how the Canadian province of Ontario is systematically engaging employers to support learning, progression and economic growth.
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November 25, 2010
Latest issue of Taskforce News
November 25, 2010
Here’s the latest issue of Taskforce News. Subjects covered include; the Wolf Review of Vocational Education, a letter from Nick Gibb, Minister of State for Schools, about education and employer engagement, the launch of a series of free academic research seminars in 2011, Robert Peston’s new ‘Speakers for Schools’ website and the Ofsted response to […]
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Stimulating Science
November 24, 2010
EdComs are hosting a free science seminar on 26 November 9am to 12.15 at EdComs, Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RT. It’s a seminar for 50 employers and stakeholders in the field of marketing, corporate responsibility and community investment. Confirmed speakers include: Andrew Carrick Director, EdComs, Gerry O’Keeffe, Customer Support Director, OCR, Stephen […]
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K-12 Partnership Report newsletter
November 17, 2010
You can now subscribe for free to the K-12 Partnership Report newsletter of employer-education partnership activity in the US. Previously it has required paid subscriptions. Visit: http://www.kprnewsletter.com/subscribe.htm to subscribe.
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Essex first to offer new globally recognised course
November 12, 2010
The Anglo European School has become the first state secondary in the country to offer a new globally recognised course. In September, seven students signed up to the International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC) which involves learning a foreign language and studying for an Applied A level – one which has a work-related focus.
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Enterprising pupils head to New York
November 11, 2010
How the invention of a teddy bear chair took four Bradford teenagers to the Big Apple to present to Google. To read the full story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/nov/09/enterprise-pupils-win-competition
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New mailing group: subscribe now
November 8, 2010
Research mail group launched: The Education and Employers Taskforce has launched a new email group, to bring together those who are interested in evidence surrounding what happens to young people, teachers and employees, when employers engage in schools, colleges and universities. It will spread awareness of activities such as; new publications, conferences, seminars and invitations […]
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Research Conference videos and full papers available
November 8, 2010
The conference website is now complete with 24 papers which can be downloaded, and with 13 long and short conference videos . This site includes videos and papers from Hugh Lauder, Louise Archer, Philip Grollman, Ewart Keep, Hans van der Loo, Prue Huddleston and Jeremy Higham. The papers cover a range of topics including apprenticeships, […]
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New research seminars January 2011
November 8, 2010
New research seminars begin: On the 13 January 2011 Dr Gill Haynes, Exeter University, will be leading a seminar on ‘Work-related Learning and Employer Engagement: Findings from the National Evaluation of 14-19 Diplomas.’ This will be the first in a new occasional series of seminars taking place in Holborn, London. To reserve a free place, information […]
Read moreNovember 5, 2010
Speakers for Schools site live
November 5, 2010
Initial information about the new ‘Speakers for Schools’ site founded by Robert Peston is now live. The official website launch will be in early 2011. Visit: http://www.speakers4schools.org/
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