Proceeding contribution from Lord Young of Norwood Green (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 2 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, I agree. I reflect briefly on the fact that some employees come from a university background. They are exceedingly well qualified in theory, but they lack knowledge of the world of work and sometimes the ability to apply the theory. I am in no way decrying what they acquire at university; I am merely emphasising that employers attach so much importance to being able to do the job and to understanding the world of work.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 714 c23
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disability Conditions of employment Age Apprentices Advisory services Adult education Employment Finance Education Further education Learning disability Free school meals Local government Qualifications Pay Local education authorities Standards Training Vocational guidance Young people Young offenders Transport Wales Work experience School leaving Sixth form education Literacy Academies Youth Justice Board Numeracy Youth custody Young People's Learning Agency Skills Funding Agency National Apprenticeship Service
Legislation: Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

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