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This week's training news
Construction industry acts to solve skills crisis
The Construction Industry Training Body is publishing a five-year workforce planning brief to combat the skills crisis in the sector. The consultative document aims to influence the strategies of the new Learning and Skills Councils and their local branches, set to replace the Tecs and Lecs from 1 April 2001. Tel: 020-7367 9804/3 www.citb.org.uk
Government wants stronger role for NTOs
The Government has launched a major consultation into the future of National Training Organisations. Lifelong learning minister Malcolm Wicks has called for NTOs to produce annual audits outlining their progress in meeting targets. The consultation proposes a stronger role for NTOs to drive up skills in the employment sectors. The consultation will be backed up by a £45m cash boost over the next three years. Tel: 0870 000 2288. www.dfee.gov.uk
Pay issue stands in way of recruiting teachers
A new survey on skills has highlighted that pay is one of the factors affecting recruitment of teachers. The survey by the Further Education National Training Organisation, published this month, reveals that 60 per cent of colleges reported difficulty recruiting IT teachers, with 38 per cent indicating they face a substantial problem. The largest skills gap among teachers is in the use of IT (52 per cent), followed by the ability to teach online (50 per cent). Tel: 020-7242 4662. www.fento.org
