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05/04/2012
VQ Day 2012 Launched
Employment and Learning Minister, Dr Stephen Farry, today encouraged colleges, employers, training providers and awarding organisations to get involved in Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Day.
VQ Day is a UK-wide celebration of the achievement of the millions of people who gain a vocational qualification every year, and highlights the many paths to success taken by learners of all ages. It will be held on 20 June 2012 and will be marked locally by an awards ceremony to be held in Stormont, Belfast.
Launching the awards, the Minister said: "VQ Day and these awards celebrate vocational achievement in all its diversity. Developing the Northern Ireland skills base is absolutely vital if we are to meet the current and future economic challenges we face, and vocational qualifications are of fundamental importance to achieving this aim.
"Vocational qualifications provide tangible benefits to individuals and employers as well as creating a firm foundation for future success. We have seen the inspirational effect work-related training has had in previous years’ VQ Day events and I look forward to celebrating once again the achievements of local people."
Ten learners will have their outstanding achievements recognised at the Northern Ireland VQ Learner of the Year awards ceremony at Stormont on 20 June. VQ Day is a UK-wide celebration of the achievement of the millions of people who gain a vocational qualification every year, and highlights the many paths to success taken by learners of all ages.
(CD)
VQ Day is a UK-wide celebration of the achievement of the millions of people who gain a vocational qualification every year, and highlights the many paths to success taken by learners of all ages. It will be held on 20 June 2012 and will be marked locally by an awards ceremony to be held in Stormont, Belfast.
Launching the awards, the Minister said: "VQ Day and these awards celebrate vocational achievement in all its diversity. Developing the Northern Ireland skills base is absolutely vital if we are to meet the current and future economic challenges we face, and vocational qualifications are of fundamental importance to achieving this aim.
"Vocational qualifications provide tangible benefits to individuals and employers as well as creating a firm foundation for future success. We have seen the inspirational effect work-related training has had in previous years’ VQ Day events and I look forward to celebrating once again the achievements of local people."
Ten learners will have their outstanding achievements recognised at the Northern Ireland VQ Learner of the Year awards ceremony at Stormont on 20 June. VQ Day is a UK-wide celebration of the achievement of the millions of people who gain a vocational qualification every year, and highlights the many paths to success taken by learners of all ages.
(CD)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Some low cloud lingering in the north and west through the day, although cloud should burn back to the coast as the day goes on. Elsewhere some good sunny spells with very little cloud. Warm with light winds. Maximum temperature 22 °C.Tonight:A sunny evening for most except where cloud lingers along the north coast. Cloud will increase for a lot of areas overnight with mist and fog patches developing. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
