Skills


Front Cover of Learning to Connect publication

Learning to Connect: Building the Cafe Culture Movement

Business in the Community has today launched our publication on informal adult learning - 'Learning to Connect'. Click here to find out more and download the publication.

Low skills cost the UK economy billions of pounds each year and threaten our ability to compete globally – but we are here to help. Business Action on Skills provides support and guidance to employers wishing to boost their business and make a positive impact on the communities around them through focusing on learning and skills development in the workplace.

What we're working on...

  • Pages of a book

    What is the issue?

    Building the business case for skills and talent - and see a snapshot of other company's successes.

  • VQ Day logo

    Is the future vocational?

    Business in the Community brought an employer voice to VQ Day 2010 - find out more here.

  • Microphone

    Talent and Skills Peer Learning Programme

    The Talent and Skills Peer Learning Programme is a peer learning network for practitioners.

    Find out more about the network and how to join.

  • Hands in the air

    Be a Skills Champion

    Take the ultimate opportunity to demonstrate leadership in skills development.

  • Skills Pledge Arrows

    The Skills Pledge

    Fast forward to better business: make the Skills Pledge.

  • Talentmap logo - we're a part of talentmap

    The talentmap project

    A ‘talentmap’ is being developed and tested to make it easier for employers to navigate their way through the education, employment and skills systems.

  • Awards2010tick

    Skills in the Workplace Big Tick Case Studies

    Read about the companies who have achieved Big Ticks in the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2010

  • The Learning Revolution

    Does your organisation have a culture of learning? Pledge your commitment to informal adult learning in the workplace and reap the benefits of a motivated and productive workforce.

  • Talent & Skills Leadership Team

    The campaign is led by a team of senior executives who provide strategic guidance, establishing and supporting us in achieving agreed objectives.

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