Ivan Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills and Vocational Education, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the ENTO matrix Annual Conference ñ Delivering 21st Century Skills.
The conference is being held at Manchesterís architectural flagship building, The Lowry, on Monday 19th July 2004 from 9.00am ñ 4.30pm.
Targeted at people involved in the delivery and management of work-based learning in England, the conference will aim to provide a view of the current position of work-based learning and will consider the challenges ahead for its delivery.
A number of high profile speakers representing organisations with an interest in and an influence over work-based learning are speaking at the conference, including Anne Weinstock - the Department for Education and Skillsí Director Supporting Children and Young People, Stephen Gardner ñ Director of Work Based Learning at the Learning and Skills Council and John Landeryou ñ Assistant Director of the Adult learning Inspectorate.
The one-day conference will be hosted by John Hougham CBE, former chair of ENTO. ENTO was initially established as The Employment NTO in September 1997 following a merger of the Employment Occupational Standards Council and
the Occupational Health and Safety Lead Board. It was in the first group of National Training Organisations to be recognised and was the first all-sector NTO.
ENTO is now responsible for the National Occupational Standards in advice, guidance and advocacy, including careers education and guidance. The organisation is at the forefront of enhancing and improving the performance of people involved in the development, management, health and safety and representation of people in the workplace.
In 2003, ENTO was licensed by the DfES to manage and promote the matrix Standard - the national quality standard for organisations delivering information, advice and guidance services. Since its launch, the matrix Standard has since gained a broad range of stakeholders and audiences. Almost 1000 organisations in England have now achieved the Standard.
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Ivan Lewis MP named as Keynote speaker at 2004 ENTO Matrix annual conference
One-day conference will be hosted by John Hougham CBE