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

24/08/2010: Yorkshire & the Humber Support and Development Organisations Summer Gathering
Venue: St George's Centre, Leeds Time: 1.00pm - 4.30pm Yorkshire & the Humber Forum, and the Yorkshire and the Humber Infrastructure Consortium, is pleased to invite you to attend a gathering of r...

14/10/2010: "How Yorkshire works" - Yorkshire & the Humber Forum information session
Venue: Octagon Centre, Hull Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm * Do you understand how governance structures work at the regional level? * Where does the voluntary and community sector fit in? * What does th...

02/12/2010: Footsey 2010
Venue: Doncaster Racecourse The ninth annual Footsey trade fair is on and is the key fixture for the social economy in Yorkshire and the Humber. Footsey remains the largest Social Enterprise trade...