Workers have been urged to make sure that they do not fall behind in terms of skills during the recession. Phil Jones, chief executive of the National Skills Academy Process Industries, said in an article for Processing Talk, that training is the "best suit of armour" for those facing redundancy.

He explained that people who have jobs should still try to improve the number of skills they have. Those who do this will find they are more employable if they suddenly find themselves out of work.

Mr Jones said that employees and jobseekers alike need to have the "highest possible level of skills they can". In the current climate, he said that the more abilities a worker has, the better chance they have of finding a job in the event of redundancy.

People who are out of work and want to gain more qualifications to make themselves more attractive to potential bosses could find that e-learning could give them the edge over the competition.

"The current crisis puts a bright spotlight on the need for individuals and companies to get the skills package in place they need to ride out the storm, or indeed to be re-employable and able to move on if the worst happens," Mr Jones commented.

Earlier this month, a training scheme was set up to provide people without jobs in the West Midlands with the chance to get qualifications.

Funded by the Learning Skills Council and European Social Fund, the nextstep course enables people to get an NVQ level three certificate in information, advice and guidance, reports the Berrows Journal.

It is hoped that this will help them find employment in a variety of sectors and workplaces, such as colleges and housing associations. Get the support you need to deal with redundancy. You'll find lots of helpful tips and advice on how to get back to work as soon as possible.

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