Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 20 December 2004.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the role of his Department in working with other agencies to stimulate work-based learning.
The Department for Work and Pensions1 role in working with other agencies to stimulate work-based learning is to ensure that Jobcentre Plus advisers understand the needs of local employers. They can then ensure that jobless customers can undertake the training required to fill the vacancies that arise and that, wherever possible, these customers have the opportunity to continue training once in work, supported by the Learning and Skills Council where appropriate. Our policy is to deliver a knowledgeable and co-ordinated service for individuals and employers. The policy intention is reflected by:
the Department's partnership working within the Skills Alliance ( key Government Departments, the Confederation of British Industry, the Trades Union Congress and the Small Business Council); the increased working links with the Department for Education and Skills; joint planning and delivery of work based learning by Jobcentre Plus and Learning and Skills Councils; and links with the Department for Trade and Industry and the business networks that they sponsor, at regional and local levels.
One outcome of this partnership approach is the ongoing work by Jobcentre Plus and the Learning and Skills Council to implement the recommendations of the National Employment Panel's workforce development report.
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