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UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt launches economic boost plan with focus on childcare, welfare changes & skills training. No major tax cuts, but energy bill subsidies and fuel freeze extended. Budget to provide cost of living aid to businesses. $SIVB

Students in Makati City’s public schools from Grades 3 to 10 topped the regional Test of Functional Academic Skills last month, the city government announced in a statement. | @zacariansINQ 

A new "style guide" has been criticised as patronising and another attack on academic freedom from the megapolytech (which is itself a banned word).

The EU is working on a law that would force nongovernmental groups, consultancies and academic institutions to disclose any non-EU funding. This is part of a crackdown on foreign influence in the bloc.

Our newest Sr. Managing Directors shared tips on how more junior employees can develop their professional skills. Heidi Boyd, Sr. MD in $BX Infrastructure Partners in #NYC  shared her view on the benefit of always staying curious and open to learning.

The Boston Fed’s summer internship program offers college students the opportunity to gain valuable skills and be part of meaningful projects. Apply now to jump-start your career. #summerintern 

"Mainstream menswear is often basic and functional... what if a man wants to dress sexy?"

A college degree is not the only pathway to success - I've been banging the drum on this issue for years. We must recognize that skills development is truly invaluable. Glad to see Governor Cooper recognize this simple fact.

Activists demand action after a student classroom video depicting racial slurs on post it notes goes online from a choice high school that claims 21st Century job skills training. @grandprairieisd  promises investigation. 4:30 + 6pm! NBC5! @NBCDFW 

Hiring intentions will remain marginally lower during the second quarter (April-June) this year as employers continue to have difficulty in finding people with the right skills, according to a survey.