| Synopsis: |
This Command Paper from the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills sets out the Government's ambition of helping people develop their skills so as to improve their prospects in the employment market.Skills development will become a condition when claiming out-of-work benefits. Individuals will also have access to a personal Skills Account with advice, support, and information available about training. The Government also wants to promote a local based level of support from employers, which is already taking place via the Working Neighbourhoods Fund and City Strategy and Multi-Area Agreements (MAA).A new adult advancement and careers service is to be developed in England, along with an integration of the welfare and skills services, to respond to the needs and ambitions of both employers and individuals. |