Learning and Skills Council

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Education
85 - Education
85.3 - Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
85.32 - Vocational secondary education
1,300 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
17 September 2005
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

The Learning and Skills Council, the English-based agency to develop employment skills and learning is to close offices across the country. Over 1,300 jobs will be cut from its total of 4,700 workers as it aims to save £40 million annually.

Sources

  • 17 September 2005: BBC News
  • 17 September 2005: The Times

Citation

Eurofound (2005), Learning and Skills Council, Internal restructuring in United Kingdom, factsheet number 62248, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/62248.