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Date announced for VQ Day 2010

11/06/09

The third annual day to celebrate vocational achievement will take place on Wednesday 23rd June 2010.

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Number of under-16s gaining vocational qualifications hits new high

24/06/09

Over 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).

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Graduates choose a practical solution

22/06/09

As 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.

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Employers want vocational recruits as skills mismatch bites

17/06/09

Small 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.

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