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Lead the Skills Revolution
Dated: 05/03/2008
Join the LSC's 9 Regional Councils for England
Join the LSC's 9 Regional Councils for England
Improving the skills of the nation has never been more important. They are key to building a cohesive society and to enabling the country-region to compete in an increasingly competitive global economy.
The LSC, the organisation responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality education and training for young people and adults, is looking for people to take up key positions on nine LSC Regional Councils. The Councils -established as part of the Further Education and Training Act 2007 - will inform the LSC?s decision making and make sure the Government?s strategy for education and skills works on the ground.
The LSC has a huge job to do, overseeing the investment of ?11.6bn in 2008-09, ?12bn in 2009-10 and ?12.6bn in 2010-11 ? including large sums of capital investment ? for the benefit of young people, adults and employers. The new Regional Councils will have a key role in ensuring that this investment is spent in the right way.
The LSC is looking for applications from people with a strong commitment to learning and skills. Regional Chairs will have senior level experience in business and Regional Council Members will have senior level experience in fields including business, further and higher education, schools, the voluntary sector, local government and trade unions. We are also keen to receive applications from individual learners - or organisations that can present the views of learners.
Our advertising campaign starts on March 4, the closing date for applications in 28 March. For more details and information on how to apply, please visit http://www.regionalcouncil.co.uk/ or email mailto:LSCappointments@dius.gsi.gov.uk
I would be grateful if you could pass this information on through your networks and contacts
Christopher N Banks CBE
Chair, Learning and Skills Council
