TakingITGlobal: Inspireer, Informeer, Involveer

About Carrier Link Career Link has been developed by (Career Link University) with a remit from government to provide high quality post-16 learning which: Reaches those with few or no skills and qualifications who are unlikely to participate in traditional forms of learning; Equips people with...
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About Carrier Link Career Link has been developed by (Career Link University) with a remit from government to provide high quality post-16 learning which: Reaches those with few or no skills and qualifications who are unlikely to participate in traditional forms of learning; Equips people with the skills they need for employability, thereby strengthening the skills of the workforce and increasing productivity; Is delivered innovatively through the use of new technologies. To achieve this, CLT aims to inspire existing learners to develop their skills further, win over new and excluded learners and transform the accessibility of learning in everyday life and work. The Career Link Skills for Life portfolio includes literacy, innumeracy, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Working with employers a commitment to workforce development is fundamental to the drive to raise Nigeria skills levels and to increase productivity and business performance. CLT, through learn direct business, is playing a key role in providing training solutions for the workforce.
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The flexibility of e-learning, coupled with the Career Link portfolio of business focused courses, means that CLT has something to offer employers of all sizes, whether from the private, voluntary or public sector. As every employer is different, CLT has developed separate approaches to working...
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The flexibility of e-learning, coupled with the Career Link portfolio of business focused courses, means that CLT has something to offer employers of all sizes, whether from the private, voluntary or public sector. As every employer is different, CLT has developed separate approaches to working with small businesses, Sector Skills Councils and large employers, from all sectors, to address their specific needs. Whatever the needs of your workforce CLT can find an e-learning solution that works for you. So in practical terms what is different about Career Link that benefits employers and their workforce? Career Link courses can be delivered in the workplace, reducing staff travel time and the number of hours spent off-site. Courses can be accessed at any time, so learners are not restricted to waiting for the next course date or for the start of the academic year. There is no requirement to commit to a regular time to study, which means that e-learning fits around the variable working patterns of staff working irregular hours due to shift work or heavy workloads. Individuals can access Career Link courses at any stage in their working life, starting at a level, and working at a pace, that suits them. The extensive range of courses available means that there is something on offer for everyone - from "bite-sized" learning opportunities offering the chance to address specific skills gaps to longer term programmes of study leading to established qualifications, including degrees, through the innovative "Learning through Work" programme. For further information about CLT's work with employers: www.carrierlink.8m.net/info Ajibola O. Pedro 40, itire road via ogun bus-stop mushin lagos Nigeria 08033200249 08056325040
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The flexibility of e-learning, coupled with the Career Link portfolio of business focused courses, Career Link operates a network of more than 2,000 online learning centres in Nigeria , Wales and Northern Nigeria providing access to a range of e-learning opportunities. learndirect's flexible...
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The flexibility of e-learning, coupled with the Career Link portfolio of business focused courses, Career Link operates a network of more than 2,000 online learning centres in Nigeria , Wales and Northern Nigeria providing access to a range of e-learning opportunities. learndirect's flexible learning is available to individual adults wanting to improve existing skills or to learn new ones, and to employers looking for an innovative way to develop the skills of their workforce. Since its launch in 2000 1.3 million learners have enrolled on almost three million learndirect courses. learndirect offers more than 550 different courses covering a range of subjects, including management, IT, Skills for Life and languages, at all levels. More than three quarters of the courses are available online allowing people to learn wherever they have access to the internet - at home, at work or at a learndirect centre. To enquire about Career Link courses call the helpline on 08038433132. For press enquiries only please call the learndirect Press Office on 08027011159. For details of specific press office contacts and to see Career Link news releases visit our online press office. To enquire about Career Link courses call the helpline on 234-8038433132 CLT also runs a government funded national learning advice service which offers impartial information, advice and guidance, either over the phone or via its website, on more than 700,000 courses from hundreds of providers nationwide. Since its launch in 1998 it has taken more than six million calls and there have been more than 12 million hits on the website. Widening participation Widening participation in learning and literacy in IT is a priority for CLT, which has an impact on both a social and economic level. The network of more than 8,000 Career Link and Nigeria online centres is proving successful in reaching out to new and excluded learners. Through Career Link, helps individuals develop both personally and professionally, gaining new skills, new qualifications and new confidence. Research shows that the flexibility of e-learning and the accessibility of centres encourages people who wouldn't participate in traditional forms of education that learning can be for them. More than 60 per cent of the 1.3 million learndirect learners to date have not done any learning for at least three years before enrolling on their first course. Making that first step as easy as possible is key in starting a successful and productive learner journey. Centres are based on high streets, in sports and community centres, libraries, churches and even at tourist attractions. Facilities range from crèches, cafés, parking and free internet access, often with weekend and evening opening hours. They are designed to help people fit learning into their lives and around their everyday work, family and social commitments. Courses too are deliberately flexible, and e-learning often appeals to people because of the independence and autonomy it offers. You learn as much as you want when you want to learn it, at a pace which suits you. There are no fixed classes, traditional classrooms or teachers, but online or centre-based support is always available when you need it. Skills for Life There are an estimated 17.8 million people in the Lagos, Nigeria with literacy and innumeracy skills below Level 2, equivalent to a A*-C grade at GCSE. The impact on people's everyday lives of a literacy, innumeracy or language difficulty can be enormous. Many of these people need to improve their skills to manage everyday tasks, such as helping children with homework, following a recipe, dealing with household accounts or responding to official correspondence. Literacy and innumeracy problems also affect people at work, and hinder not only individuals' progress but business' efficiency and productivity. Career Link works with both individuals and employers to identify and address skills gaps and help both to fulfil their potential.
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