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GMB - Welcomes Education and Skills White Paper

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Date / 23rd February 2005

The GMB – Britain’s General Union – has welcomed the White Paper, 14-19 Education and Skills, published today. The White Paper shows a significant move towards vocational education.

GMB General Secretary Kevin Curran said:

“Ruth Kelly’s White Paper is very welcome. The academic snobs and Labour’s political opponents will have their say, but the real story here is the undeniable boost for vocational education, helping youngsters who don’t want to follow an academic route to acquire skills earlier in life to prepare them for the world of work.

“This country has a growing skills gap in many areas of industry, and it’s very encouraging that Labour has acknowledged that problem today with constructive proposals.

“At last vocational skills will be given the weight, prominence and value they deserve, and the many young people who have traditionally lost out will be able to get the best education for their needs, and the best jobs for their skills.”

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