Alarm at lack of skills in school leavers

The head of the Confederation of British Industry today expressed "alarm" after new research revealed widespread complaints from employers about the basic skills of school and college leavers - even their use of English. A study by the CBI also showed worries about numeracy skills, with many employers having to invest in remedial training of youngsters they hire. The study of more than 550 employers showed that almost half were not satisfied with the basic use of English by school and college leavers, while more than a third (35%) were concerned with the basic numeracy skills in this age group... read more

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