UKCES

The UK commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) was launched on 1 April 2008 as a result of a recommendation by Lord Leitch

UKCES benefits employers, individuals and government by advising how improved employment and skills systems can help the UK become a world-class leader in productivity, in employment and in having a fair and inclusive society.  UKCES strengthens the employer voice and provides greater employer influence over the employment and skills system.  The UK Commission promotes employer investment in people and also manages the performance of the employer-led Sector Skills Councils. 

UK CES provides independent advice to the four UK governments through strategic policy development, evidence-based analysis and the exchange of good practice.

The UK Commission have produces a vision, strategy and operational plan for 2008-09 which will be followed up with a five year plan in 2009.

UK CES monitors and challenges the performance of parts of the differing employment and skills systems and advise how employment and skills related services, working together, can deliver an integrated service for employers and individuals. 

As well as providing greater employer influence over the employment and skills systems, the UK Commission will promote employer investment in people.  So it will also manage the performance of the employer-led Sector Skills Councils.

For more information on the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, please visit www.ukces.org.uk