Welcome to Leeds Aimhigher
There is no doubting the need to ensure that this country has a 21st century workforce that is skilled and fit for purpose in order to compete in a rapidly changing world.
The government recognises this. Its Public Service Agreement (PSA) target 14 states that by 2010, 50% of young people aged 18-30 should have an experience of higher education. By 2012, it is estimated that two-thirds of all jobs will require at least 2 ‘A’ levels and that by 2020..
Aiming High in Leeds
Ten years have passed since, in 1998, the government first set out its target that by 2010, 50% of young people should be entering higher education (HE). With participation at that time running at below 30%, it certainly seemed an ambitious target to aim for. But since then, the participation rate has already risen above 40%, so it is likely that the 50% target will be achieved – admittedly with a little fortuitous assistance from the forthcoming decl..
Message from the Chair of the Leeds Aimhigher Implementation Board
In October 2007, the government announced its intention to extend funding for the Aimhigher Programme from academic year 2008-09 to 2010-2011. The Aimhigher Programme is a key component of government policy to widen, an..
Latest News
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July 14th 2010 |
G&T/Aimhigher South wedge 7 July 2010 minutes
The minutes of the G&T/Aimhigher South wedge 7 July 2010 meeting More.. |
July 9th 2010 |
G&T/Aimhigher North West wedge 23 June 2010 minutes
The minutes of the G&T/Aimhigher North West wedge 23 June 2010 meeting More.. |
July 9th 2010 |
G&T/Aimhigher West wedge 30 June 2010 minutes
Minutes of the G&T/Aimhigher West wedge 30 June 2010 meeting More.. |
June 30th 2010 |
G&T/Aimhigher South wedge 7 July 2010 agenda
The agenda for the G&T/Aimhigher South wedge meeting on 7 July 2010 More.. |