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24/06/11Mark Farrell, 28 from East Manchester, has been named the VQ Learner of the Year 2011 for England. Mark was selected by a panel of education experts as a stand out winner, representing the very best of the country’s vocational talent.
full story 24/06/11To mark VQ Day 2011, a celebration of vocational qualifications and achievement, Minister for Skills, Further Education and Life Long Learning John Hayes MP attended an event at Westminster Kingsway College yesterday.
full story 23/06/11A chef who is working his way to becoming the youngest Michelin starred chef and a photographer who’s won an all-expenses paid placement with world-renowned fashion and celebrity photographer have been jointly crowned VQ Learner of the Year.
full story 22/06/11Vocational education is breeding Britain’s next top entrepreneurs as research shows more than 335,000 who are aged 25-35 years old with a Vocational Qualification level 2/3 (VQ), plan to start their own business in the next five years.
full story 14/06/11Britain’s middle income parents of children aged 11-18 years old have changed their education aspirations for their child with many saying university doesn’t provide the best return on investment according to research for VQ Day.
full story 27/04/11There are many ways to join in and celebrate VQ Day on June 22nd 2011.
full story 04/11/11The Department for Employment and Learning is calling for entries to the 2011 Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Awards.
full story 03/01/11The VQ Learner of Year Awards recognise learners who clearly demonstrate progression and excellence in vocational studies – learners who have made considerable achievements in their field.
full story 03/01/11Edge has created a day of nationwide celebration of vocational qualifications to shine a spotlight on the achievements of practical learners.
full story 24/06/10Minister calls for more victories for vocational education
full story 23/06/10Number of VQs awarded each year crosses 4 million barrier for first time
full story 06/09/10Civil Servants are the unhappiest workers in the UK, coming bottom in a poll of workers rating their job satisfaction.
full story 19/03/10Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, today encouraged colleges, employers, training providers and awarding organisations to get involved in Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day.
full story 24/06/09Over 3.6 million vocational qualifications were awarded last year according to figures released by independent education foundation Edge to celebrate VQ Day (Vocational Qualifications Day).
full story 22/06/09As Britain’s job market enters its toughest period for decades and graduate unemployment soars, growing numbers of graduates are gaining an advantage over their peers by topping up their degree with a vocational qualification.
full story 17/06/09Small business bosses are crying out for new recruits with work-related skills, according to research released in the run up to VQ Day 2009, taking place on 24th June.
full story 06/11/09The third annual day to celebrate vocational achievement will take place on Wednesday 23rd June 2010.
full story 29/05/09James Martin, celebrity chef and vocational success story, explains why he is supporting this year's VQ Day:
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