Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) / National Training Organisations (NTOs)
More
detail on these organisations is available here.
National
Training Organisations (NTOs):
NTOs
were launched in 1997 to integrate the multi-layered system of
Lead Bodies (LBs), Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) and
Occupations Standards Councils (OSCs) into a unified network.
NTOs operated as independent, employer-led organisations working
with Government to promote education and training. They have been
deeply involved in the creation of National Occupational Standards
and Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks. On a national level, the
NTO National Council represented the interests of the network
of NTOs.
Sector
Skills Councils (SSCs) :
NTOs
are due to be replaced by Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) in April
2002.
SSCs
are independent, UK wide organisations and are designed to give
employers a stronger voice in the planning and delivery of learning
and skills. The councils have been developed by groups of influential
employers and will be largely employer-led, but will also actively
involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders
in the industrial or business sector.
