The real strength of the Centre will be a partnership approach. This is to be a lean organisation which will seek to make more effective the work of the partners. It will not control, but will co-ordinate. It will not be exclusive, but will work with whoever is able to help to make education more meaningful for young people in the transition towards employment. Of course, the educational and public sector sides of this work are one side of an equation, mirrored by the commitment of the private sector and enterprise.
Many companies work closely with local schools.
We need more to do so. The opportunities are there, and Education for Work represents a key initiative which will assist in grasping these opportunities. I am delighted that Scottish Business in the Community has already secured commitments from a number of companies who have said they wish to be involved in Education for Work. Particularly good news is that Scottish Business in the Community has made it clear that it will allocate a senior manager from industry to work with the new Centre for Education for Work. I am also excited by the news that Motorola have risen to one of the challenges I raised last November.