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Lifelong Learning UK is facilitating the development of the Workforce Strategy for the Further Education (FE) Sector in England. Its aim is to shape an FE workforce in England that is ready for the exciting opportunities and challenges of this fast-changing sector.

Working on behalf of the sector, Lifelong Learning UK will, in 2008/09, update the Strategy and renew the Implementation Plan in close consultation with providers and partners.

Lifelong Learning UK is holding a series of briefings in December 2008 and January and February 2009 aimed at leaders, senior management and those responsible for the development of staff to show how the Workforce Strategy and Implementation Plan can support these individuals and organisations in delivering their goals.  The events will be free and will be held at various locations throughout England.

Benefits to the individual and to the organisation

As the sector moves towards self regulation, these briefings will show how the Workforce Strategy and Implementation Plan can:

• Help organisations maintain a competitive edge
• Inform business planning
• Help organisations recruit and retain the best people

Who should attend and when?

Each briefing will be held at 8.30am until 10.30am. Venues will be confirmed.

These events are designed for leaders, principals, vice principals, chief executives and heads of organisations:

10 December 2008 - London 
14 January 2009 - Manchester
4 February 2009 - Birmingham

These events are for HR directors and managers, and those responsible for staff development:

16 December 2008  - London
13 January 2009  - Taunton
15 January 2009  - Leeds 
11 February 2009  - Peterborough
12 February 2009  - Manchester 
18 February 2009 - Birmingham

If you are interested in attending one of these briefings, email your details or questions to wfsevents@lluk.org or call 020 7936 5798 for more information.

Workforce Strategy for the Further Education Sector in England, 2007-2012