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Critiquing the claims - examining a Construction Skills press release ( (Local copy of) ConstructionSkills Press Release PDF, 3 April 2006 )

17-November-2006

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On the 3rd April 2006 Construction Skills launched a press release that claimed research shows young women feel let down by the careers advice they receive. But how credible is this research?

On the 3rd April 2006 Construction Skills launched a press release that claimed research shows young women feel let down by the careers advice they receive. But how credible is this research?

This discussion item is linked to Dos and Don'ts when choosing between sources of LMI

Gender stereotyping is clearly a cause for huge concern, but if the problem is incorrectly attributed then it can't be tackled effectively.

Based on this press release, do you feel the claim is justified, if not, what else would you like to know?

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Lucy Marris; 17-November-2006 13:25:21 forum (2)

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Career guidance: how bad can it get?; 29-November-2006 14:27:56 by jenny bimrose

Bringing Industry and IAG Services Together

03-May-2006

The Sector Skills Councils’ IAG Project which aims to enhance the provision and use of sector specific LMI within information advice and guidance.

The Skills for Business Network (SfBn) is working to enhance the provision of sector-specific Information Advice and Guidance.  Twelve Sector Skills Councils have teamed up to plan, develop and deliver IAG services that will benefit careers advisors and individuals.  This project will also facilitate the use and interpretation by advisors of labour market intelligence.  This, in turn, will help clients raise their awareness of sectors and industries in order to make meaningful job and career choices. 

The Government Skills Strategy sets out proposals for reform for information, advice and guidance for adults in England.  This will include the development of an infrastructure to support adults that is universally available, highly respected and well used.  This Sector Skills Councils’ Information, Advice and Guidance Project links directly to the government review by providing an employer perspective through the SfBn.  Better sector intelligence will help employers to fill skills shortages and ensure they are recruiting people with a good skills ‘match’ to meet their requirements.

You can find out more about the project from the document attached, but you can also use this forum to give your reaction to the initiative.  Perhaps you've been to the workshops they have initiated under the scheme?


Lucy Marris; 03-May-2006 16:00:15 forum (0)