Online trading brings IT crowd out of basement–report28th Jul 08
IT departments working in isolated basements, as parodied in TV’s The IT Crowd, may be a thing of ...moreSkillsmart Retail calls for support amid skills success25th Jul 08
Skillsmart Retail is calling on retailers to pledge their support for its work amid news of vocati...moreBudding entrepreneur, 18, named among Apprentice stars17th Jul 08
A young man who left school at 15 to set up his own business was one of four talented Apprentices ...moreFor all press and journalistic enquiries, please contact the Skillsmart Retail press office on 020 7462 5075
Learning Provider Bulletin
Welcome to the May issue of the Skillsmart Retail Learning Provider Bulletin, designed to keep you informed on skills related news for the retail sector. We hope you will continue to find all the articles useful and informative, and your feedback is always gratefully received. Don't forget to recommend these updates to people you think would benefit. They can sign-up to receive this for free on our website.
Skillsmart Retail gets go ahead to review qualifications landscapeHaving received approval for the Sector Qualifications Strategy Action Plan from UKCES this month, S...moreRetail Training Provider Roadshow dates confirmedAfter the success of previous Retail Training Provider Roadshows, Skillsmart Retail would like to in...moreLast chance to enter 2008’s Retail Apprentice of the Year awardTime is running out for anyone wishing to nominate an apprentice for the 2008 Retail Apprentice of t...more
Employer Bulletin
Welcome to the June issue of the Skillsmart Retail Employer Bulletin, designed to keep you informed on skills related news for the retail sector.
Skillsmart Retail gets go-ahead to reform retail qualificationsRetail qualifications are set to become easier to understand after a Skillsmart Retail strategy to r...moreImprove your store and make it into the Top 100This year’s Independent Achievers Academy (IAA) once again gives independent news and convenience re...moreYour help required in forthcoming re-licensing of Sector Skills CouncilsYou may be aware that the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has recently been establis...more
Careers Bulletin
Welcome to the latest issue of the Skillsmart Retail Careers Bulletin. This free quarterly newsletter has keeps you informed on all careers-related issues and news for the retail sector. Your feedback is gratefully received and we have made it easy for anyone to subscribe to these updates through a bulletin sign-up option on our website. Please recommend this service to anyone you think would benefit.Retail Ambassador Scheme updateThe Retail Ambassador scheme, a Skillsmart Retail initiative that will see retailers promoting the b...moreAn opportunity to shape leading retail careers magazineSkillsmart Retail and The Independent are inviting careers influencers to attend an afternoon champa...moreGraduates will consider retail.... if they’re treated rightWhen choosing a career, graduates often take a leap of faith. For many, their first experience of wo...more