<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>NCFE - Latest Pages</title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk</link><description>The latest pages created on ncfe.org.uk</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ News - Government to fund an extra 35,000 apprentices ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18579</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18579</guid><description><![CDATA[ NCFE has welcomed the Government's decision to fund an extra 35,000 apprentices next year as part of its efforts to tackle the economic downturn.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to announce an extra £140m for schemes in England, which will expand the programme over the next 12 months. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ News - Mental Health Awareness ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18578</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18578</guid><description><![CDATA[ NCFE is calling for more people to receive basic training in mental health awareness following a report from the Prince's Trust charity.

The Prince's Trust has warned that young unemployed adults "desperately" need more help to deal with mental problems and the charity is now planning to train all frontline staff to recognise mental health issues. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Business, Administration and Law ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18577</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18577</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Functional Skills ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18576</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18576</guid><description><![CDATA[ Functional Skills are qualifications, designed to provide practical skills in English, Mathematics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Following a trialling period, they’ll replace the Key Skills qualifications in Communication, Applicatio ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Thirsty work ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18575</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18575</guid><description><![CDATA[ We're delighted to announce a new National Award that will be launched in the New Year.

The Level 2 Certificate in Barista Skills is ideal for learners looking to gain employment as a barista, or for those who want to progress in the hospitality and retail sectors. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[  ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18574</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18574</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[  ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18573</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18573</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Football crazy ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18572</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18572</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Changing rooms with NCFE ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18571</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18571</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Aware of drug awareness qualification ]]></title><link>http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18570</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ncfe.org.uk/default.aspx?id=18570</guid><description><![CDATA[  ]]></description></item></channel></rss>