Earlier this month Secretary of State for Skills John Denham launched a major push by Ministers and business leaders to encourage employers across the country to make the Skills Pledge.
The Skills Pledge, launched in June this year by the Prime Minister, is a voluntary commitment from an employer to support their employees to improve their skills and gain qualifications. It enables employers to invest in their business by investing in the skills of their employees. Over 200 employers, covering almost 1.8 million employees, have already made the Skills Pledge. In addition over 500 additional employers have expressed an interest in the Skills Pledge through the Train to Gain website and helpline. Brokers are currently working with these employers to take their commitment forward.
John Denham said: 'I am delighted that my department is working closely with the CBI to gather support for the Skills Pledge and to discuss with employers how we can work with them to raise skills levels across our economy. We are re-shaping the skills system in England so that it is more responsive to the needs of employers.'
