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Reducing the Skills Gap

Issue date

12 Jun 2013

Showcasing a pre-employability training programme designed and delivered by young people.

You are invited to attend a FREE event hosted by the Regional Youth Work Unit North East:

Date: Friday 28^th June

Time: 12.15pm-2.30pm

Venue: The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham (lunch included)

The event includes:

A keynote speech from Sharon Hodgson MP for Washington and Sunderland West and Shadow Education Minister;

Findings from the North East Youth Network's research into youth unemployment;

Insight into the Reducing the Skills Gap training programme, including trainees' experiences, employers' needs in the workplace and outcomes;

A Q&A session with a panel of speakers.

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