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[Nov 2005]
Proskills Awarded Full Licence
Proskills has been awarded its licence to become the new Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing Sector. The licence was presented at a launch celebration held aboard HQS Wellington on the London Embankment on 1 November 2005, by Phil Hope, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills.
Proskills, as part of the UK-wide Skills for Business network, works with employers, training providers and other stakeholders to address the skills and workforce development challenges affecting the coatings, extractives, glass, print, building products and refractories industries.
This very diverse sector creates a multitude of products and services which are crucial to the success of the UK economy and the well-being of its citizens, says Proskills. Together, these industries employ almost half a million people in 27,000 companies producing commodities ranging from glass to bricks, from printing ink to construction materials, with a combined turnover of £29 billion.
On awarding the licence, Phil Hope commented: "I am delighted to be here this afternoon to celebrate the launch of Proskills, the Sector Skills Council which will be taking a leading role in promoting skills and training for the process and manufacturing industries - sectors that form a vital part of the UK economy. The Sector Skills Councils are an integral part of the Government's strategy to improve productivity and help employers compete successfully in an increasingly global market. To achieve this objective, Proskills will be working closely with employers and training providers across the country to ensure that relevant training is available to meet current and future needs".
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