skills - Latest Newshttp://news.prlog.org/tag/skills/skills - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 RBLI - LifeWorks Journey Week 2012 - Daily video journeyshttp://www.prlog.org/11799623-rbli-lifeworks-journey-week-2012-daily-video-journeys.htmlLifeWorks Journey Week 2012, is a week of daily video journeys highlighting real examples of the journey to employment followed by some members of the Armed Forces Community and the support available through the RBLI LifeWorks courseWed, 15 Feb 2012 12:04:49 GMT Collaboration is key to doing ‘more for less’ in L&Dhttp://www.prlog.org/11791472-collaboration-is-key-to-doing-more-for-less-in-ld.htmlLearning practitioners will find out how collaborative working can help them do more for less at the inaugural meeting of The Corporate eLearning Consortium on 28 March, London. Martin Baker, founder, will explain how working together can empower L&DMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:32:07 GMT Thortons bank £1million in production line savings from the help of Apprentieships.http://www.prlog.org/11791055-thortons-bank-1million-in-production-line-savings-from-the-help-of-apprentieships.htmlUK food and drink manufacturers can make significant productivity gains by using Apprenticeships to boost the skill levels of both existing staff and new recruits according to the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:11:15 GMT Academy college Tameside celebrates BBC Baker of the Year win for Oliverhttp://www.prlog.org/11788441-academy-college-tameside-celebrates-bbc-baker-of-the-year-win-for-oliver.htmlBakery skills specialist Tameside College, part of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink’s dedicated bakery training network, is in celebration mood after bakery student Oliver Campbell scooped the BBC3 Young Baker of The Year Award.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:32 GMT Seminar: Think like a charity to ensure L&D successhttp://www.prlog.org/11779170-seminar-think-like-charity-to-ensure-ld-success.htmlMartin Baker will be talking about the lessons that corporates can learn from charities, when he introduces a case study presentation about eLearning in The National Autistic Society, at Learning Technologies on 25 January, London.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:14:57 GMT Could Facebook be the saviour of L&D?http://www.prlog.org/11779162-could-facebook-be-the-saviour-of-ld.htmlMartin Baker will be leading a debate about the potential to access eLearning via Facebook, at the Learning & Skills exhibition in London on 26 January. Hare brained idea or brilliant way to deliver cost effective learning? Come and share your viewsMon, 23 Jan 2012 15:10:27 GMT Unique collaborative concept set to revolutionise corporate eLearninghttp://www.prlog.org/11777528-unique-collaborative-concept-set-to-revolutionise-corporate-elearning.htmlMartin Baker is launching The Corporate eLearning Consortium at Learning Technologies on 25 January. The new Consortium is designed to help corporates save time and money while networking with others - sharing resources, knowledge and best practiceSun, 22 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT Orlando, Florida Team Combat Wins Triple Crown’s Winter Nationalshttp://www.prlog.org/11778325-orlando-florida-team-combat-wins-triple-crowns-winter-nationals.htmlTeam Combat Wins Triple Crown’s Winter Nationals. The Triple Crown 2012 Winter Nationals Tournament was held in Clearwater, Florida at Eddie C. Moore Park.Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:13:34 GMT Skilledpeople.com innovates employment options for SMEshttp://www.prlog.org/11768190-skilledpeoplecom-innovates-employment-options-for-smes.html•New fee-capped short term projects will help SMEs fill management skills gaps at reasonable cost •Website supports Government aim of driving business growth and providing employment opportunities for 50+ age groupTue, 10 Jan 2012 12:44:18 GMT NetCom Learning Partners With Pima Community College to Prepare Students for the Job Markethttp://www.prlog.org/11767306-netcom-learning-partners-with-pima-community-college-to-prepare-students-for-the-job-market.htmlStudents can now earn college credit from NetCom Learning with industry approved training through Pima Community College in order to boost their careersMon, 09 Jan 2012 16:50:29 GMT Orlando, Florida Team Combat Accepts Florida Elite 8 Battle for the Beltshttp://www.prlog.org/11766311-orlando-florida-team-combat-accepts-florida-elite-8-battle-for-the-belts.htmlThe Florida Elite 8 has been set and the Tournament is being held at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:30:17 GMT Orlando, Florida Team Combat launches its 10U Travel Ball Team for the 2012 Seasonhttp://www.prlog.org/11766308-orlando-florida-team-combat-launches-its-10u-travel-ball-team-for-the-2012-season.htmlCentral Florida Baseball Academy launches its Team Combat 10 U baseball team for the 2012 season.Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:27:01 GMT New year, new challenges: L&D specialists review 2011 and look ahead to 2012http://www.prlog.org/11762435-new-year-new-challenges-ld-specialists-review-2011-and-look-ahead-to-2012.htmlL&D commentators and specialists review the last 12 months and make their predictions for the year ahead. Find out what the highlight was for Martin Baker, Laura Overton, Clive Shepherd, Nigel Paine, and what they see on the learning horizon for 2012Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:19:33 GMT Coach Jaynine Launches New eCourse Business Expo Success 101 for Small Business Ownershttp://www.prlog.org/11762434-coach-jaynine-launches-new-ecourse-business-expo-success-101-for-small-business-owners.htmlDo you know if you can afford to participate in a business expo? Do you have the right personality for expo success? Business Expo Success 101 will equip you with the tools and resources needed to profit from your attendance at an expo or trade show.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:18:17 GMT Orlando, Florida's Team Combat wins the USSSA Winter World Championshiphttp://www.prlog.org/11761786-orlando-floridas-team-combat-wins-the-usssa-winter-world-championship.htmlTeam Combat finished in first place out of 265 USSSA ranked 11 Major teams nationwide.Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:16:32 GMT Best of 2011: Web and App Development Are The Top Skills of The Yearhttp://www.prlog.org/11753950-best-of-2011-web-and-app-development-are-the-top-skills-of-the-year.htmltwago carried out a study of its platform and reveals the most requested IT freelance skills for 2011Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:52:14 GMT Martin Baker becomes a global charity learning ambassadorhttp://www.prlog.org/11753328-martin-baker-becomes-global-charity-learning-ambassador.htmlMartin Baker, founder and CEO of The Charity Learning Consortium, has become an Ambassador to LINGOs – the likeminded US consortium which provides affordable eLearning and resources to humanitarian relief organisations working around the world.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:57:00 GMT Orlando, Florida Team Combat wins the Championship in the USSSA Santa Slam Tournamenthttp://www.prlog.org/11752607-orlando-florida-team-combat-wins-the-championship-in-the-usssa-santa-slam-tournament.htmlThe Santa Slam 11 & under Open Tournament was held at the Coraci Park in Port Orange, Florida and sanctioned by USSSA.Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:24:02 GMT Oyu Tolgoi signs major deal for advanced training simulatorshttp://www.prlog.org/11751176-oyu-tolgoi-signs-major-deal-for-advanced-training-simulators.htmlPurchase will help train Mongolians to global standards. Media statement reproduced with permission from Oyu Tolgoi (www.ot.mn)Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:12:49 GMT More for less - is it really possible?http://www.prlog.org/11750799-more-for-less-is-it-really-possible.htmlMore for less is the L&D mantra of our times, but is it really possible asks Clive Shepherd, in the latest Charity Learning Consortium eNewsletter - and if so, how do L&D professionals go about achieving it?Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:04:46 GMT