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Strong Local Voice, Strong Local ChampionAnnette Brooke, Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole |
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Second national celebration of vocational qualifications launched
March 30, 2009 4:59 PM
Annette Brooke MP encourages local colleges and learning providers to become involved
Annette Brooke MP is supporting the launch of the second annual VQ Day - the nationwide day to celebrate vocational achievement - and is encouraging local colleges and learning providers to get involved.
VQ Day 2009 was launched at a Parliamentary reception on 4 March. VQ Day 2009 will be held on 24th June to recognise the success of millions of vocational learners around the UK in the past year.
Last year, research by the independent education foundation Edge to coincide with the inaugural VQ Day, found that over 3,250,000 vocational qualifications were awarded in the preceding twelve months. 57% of people in the South West hold a VQ and 8.4% of all NVQs in the country are held by those in the region.
The day will be marked by events held at colleges and learning providers across the country - with national events in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Commenting, Annette said: "Vocational qualifications are hugely important to the economy of the UK, as well as bringing myriad benefits to the local community. VQ Day gives learners who have chosen the vocational route the recognition they deserve and I wholeheartedly congratulate those who will be gaining a VQ this year. I hope colleges, learners and employers throughout Dorset will join the celebrations on 24 June."
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