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Government departments to encourage contractors to provide skills training and apprenticeships in all publicly let contracts

New guidance has been launched by Skills Secretary John Denham and Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Angela Eagle:

TUC General Secretary, Brendan Barber said:

"During the recession it is vital that the nation's investment in skills, and particularly apprenticeships, is maintained and indeed grows. Good employers will recognise that this is crucial both to survive now and prosper in the future when the economy recovers.

'Public procurement is a key route to driving that investment, ensuring young people and adults have access to the skills and training opportunities they deserve. The TUC supports this new guidance which will help public authorities lead the way in driving investment in the skills of the workforce."

For more information please visit : http://www.dius.gov.uk/news_and_speeches/press_releases/ogc_procurement_guide

Press release (200 words) issued 1 May 2009