Driving positive change THROUGH skills
The City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development (CSD) was
offically launched on Wednesday 12th March 2008 by
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT Hon FCGI.
We are committed to improving the policy and practice of skills
education and training internationally. Our vision is a world in
which everyone can access the skills and learning needed for
economic and individual prosperity.
The CSD has published the findings of its
international research project, Skills Development: Attitudes
& Perceptions. The report examines current
issues faced by those with a stake in skills training around the
world. To view a copy of the report click on the link below.
Skills Development:
Attitudes & Perceptions
![Volunteering Australia issues guidance on training partnerships [Australia]](images/sharp1_v_Variation_1.jpg)
Volunteering Australia has produced a quick guide that aims to help volunteer organisations understand better how they can benefit from partnerships with providers of vocational education and training to ensure their volunteers have the skills they need.
![Strategies for engaging learners in remote areas [Australia]](images/sharp2_v_Variation_1.jpg)
A newly-published research report by the Australian National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) sheds light on what factors make for successful engagement of learners in remote, rural areas.
![Zuma: state enterprises have key role in training young people [South Africa]](images/pencils flat small rgb_v_Variation_1.jpg)
African National Congress President Jacob Zuma has said that the ANC “would like to see state-owned enterprises resuming the role they played in the past, of training young people for various trades as artisans”.