The chasm between the skills that employers need and the skills that our current workforce can offer is of major concern to us at Edexcel. As the UK’s largest awarding body, we play a vital role in raising education and skills standards – and we believe that the best way to bridge the chasm is by listening to our what customers want.

That’s why we regularly consult with businesses, as well as teachers and subject specialists, to assist us in developing qualifications and training solutions that meet employers’ needs and employees’ ambitions.

And that’s why we’re delighted to sponsor the CBI’s education and skills survey 2007.  We hope it will help us to better understand – and respond to - your needs.