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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 09/06/10Civil 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 11/06/09The third annual day to celebrate vocational achievement will take place on Wednesday 23rd June 2010.
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 29/05/09James Martin, celebrity chef and vocational success story, explains why he is supporting this year's VQ Day:
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