FPB responds to consultation on education and skills
8 July 2008
The FPB is responding to the Government's proposed Higher Education at Work – High Skills: High Value Bill by calling for the UK's education system to better support small businesses. Following a survey of its members, the FPB wants the provision of education and skills to be simplified and streamlined; better relations between business and education institutions; and a single point of call for information on education and training.
FPB surveys members in the West Midlands on the provision of skills training
28 March 2008
Smaller businesses in the West Midlands are seeking support to help boost their employees' skills, according to new research carried out by the FPB, in association with Business Link in the West Midlands. more >>
FPB calls for better on-the-job training for young workers
20 February 2008
The FPB believes that forcing young people to stay in education up to the age of 18 could leave many of them unprepared for the workplace. The FPB is also concerned that the Government's Education and Skills Bill, which is being debated in Parliament, places the onus on small businesses to ensure that employees receive training, or face being fined by their local authorities. more >>
