'Workforce development is the mechanism to equip volunteers (including trustees) and paid staff with skills and knowledge so that they can effectively deliver and improve services to children, young people and families. Workforce development can include: training; qualifications; induction; work shadowing; supervision; appraisals; reading and mentoring'

The pages under this section provide a range of information and resources related to workforce development. Also check out the workforce policy web page and the training section of the NCVYS web site, which provides training, qualifications, volunteering and careers information.

Snippets - latest workforce development news

To download the latest ‘snippets’ of news about policy, strategy, research, events, practice and resources related to workforce development (PDF) >> Workforce Development Snippets - May 2013

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Workforce Development Snippets - March 2013

Workforce Development Snippets - January 2013

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