How to close the gender skills gap

Closing the gender skills gap: a National Skills Forum report on women, skills and productivity
National Skills Forum, c/o Policy Connect, CAN Mezzanine 32-36 Loman Street, London SE1 0EH

Read the report on the National Skills Forum website.
Published: 2009
Pages: 72

Summary
Proposes ways to close the gender skills gap in the UK. Puts forward 27 recommendations aimed at tackling the barriers facing many women who want to train, get back to work and improve their skills. Includes recommendations regarding: overcoming occupational segregation and increasing the number of women in the science, engineering and technology (SET) sector; careers education and guidance for women; changing cultural attitudes; flexible working opportunities; the role of Sector Skills Councils; women's engagement in adult and community learning; apprenticeships; elearning entitlement for new parents. Includes personal and employer case studies, and highlights examples of employer best practice.

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