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Celebrating Vocational Achievement: VQ Day Wednesday 4 June 2014

VQ Day is a national celebration of the impact that vocational qualifications (VQs) have on learners and employers. It shines a light on and recognises the millions of talented and skilled people throughout the UK who have been awarded VQs and used them as a platform for building successful careers. It also recognises those employers that have embraced VQs within their workplace.

The highlight of VQ Day 2014 in Northern Ireland will be an awards ceremony at Parliament Buildings, Stormont hosted by TV presenter, Tina Campbell, on the evening of Wednesday 4 June 2014.

VQ Day provides an opportunity for everybody involved in the achievement, development and delivery of VQs to celebrate the importance of vocational education and training.

Plans for VQ Day 2014 in Northern Ireland are being led by the Department for Employment and Learning in conjunction with the vocational qualifications community in Northern Ireland, to mirror similar events being held on the same day in England, Scotland and Wales. Visit the VQ website for details of activities taking place across the UK.

Nominate learners
Learning providers, employers and awarding organisations can nominate learners who they feel have really excelled in the vocational field by submitting a nomination form.
Ten learners will have their outstanding achievements recognised at the Northern Ireland awards ceremony with the winner receiving the Northern Ireland VQ Learner of the Year trophy and an iPad air.

Employers self-nomination

Employers can self-nominate for the Employer of the Year Award by submitting a nomination form which is available at the how to nominate page. There will be three finalists for the Employer of the Year award with the winner being presented with the Northern Ireland VQ Employer of the Year trophy.
Vocational qualifications have never been more important to the economy and the individual. They deliver the trained, talented employees that businesses are crying out for and ensure that people of all ages have the skills needed to succeed in education and work, as well as providing the means for employers to raise the skills levels of their existing workforce.

To find out more information on VQ and to download nomination forms check out http://www.vqday.org.uk/.
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