MP DAVID Chaytor is leading the way in giving workers time off to study and improve their skills.
The Bury North MP chaired the launch of the Paid Education Leave Campaign in London on Monday (May 13).
Bury will benefit from this scheme, as Greater Manchester is one of the pilot areas in which the Government is investing £40 million to raise the level of skills within the workplace.
"The supply of skilled workers to UK firms is crucial to their international success and long-term prospects," said Mr Chaytor.
"For individuals, skills are a route to more stable employment, better wages and long-term prosperity as well as personal development."
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