Recently, I visited PET-Xi in Coventry, and I left with a feeling I know all too well: admiration, frustration and a deep sense of déjà...
Practitioners, leaders, researchers and advocates gathered in London to do something the sector urgently needed: not just name the problem, but co-design the route out...
There’s a gulf between where many NEET young people are and where employers need them to be so that they can thrive in a job. The UK must find ways to bridge that gulf -...
Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work interim report should land as a national alarm bell. Nearly one million young people are now not in education,...
UK government and organisations are constantly discussing ongoing skills shortages and apprenticeships and employability, yet one of the biggest untapped resources that often gets overlooked...
The Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship launched by Skills England has arrived at a difficult moment for the FE sector. The management apprenticeship...
The term NEET has long been used as shorthand for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. It is often framed as...
New apprenticeship reforms could play an important role in improving diversity across the UK workforce, particularly as policymakers seek to widen access to skilled careers and address persistent barriers...
This article was written by Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL, CEO & Founder of Youth Employment UK. It explores the growing youth unemployment crisis in the...
Alan Milburn’s interim findings from his Independent Review, Young People and Work, published yesterday, warn of a growing generational fault line, with more than one...
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Reasons to undertake an apprenticeship rather than attend university include wanting to gain hands-on work experience, avoid student debt from tuition fees and accommodation costs, earn a wage while studying, gain practical job-ready skills in industries not requiring a university degree, or have a desire to learn on the job rather than in lectures.
Degree apprenticeships are disrupting assumptions that prestigious careers require traditional degrees. Blending workplace training and attaining bachelor’s or master’s qualifications, enables earning while learning transferable skills and avoiding debt. With major companies and universities participating, apprenticeships now offer higher qualifications rivalling degrees. The latest figures show an 11% increase in apprenticeship starts compared to last year, with over 90% of 16-17-year-olds now in education or training. Over 70% of students/parents see degree apprenticeships as an equally valid pathway, drawn to funded alternatives that meet workforce needs while complementing traditional degree strengths. Striking the right balance is key.
Creative Media students from New City College had a once-in-a-lifetime experience when His Majesty The King visited Eastbrook Studios and took time to meet and…
The inspection finds apprentices are thriving in their training at NCC, they progress quickly and feel confident in applying their skills in training and at work. The Construction…
Something significant is happening in UK policy. Within the space of a few months, three major documents have landed that together represent the most substantial…
Last week, Queen Mary University of London signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New City College (NCC), the largest further education provider in the country that is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. By working closely together, these organisations aim to open new pathways to education to learners irrespective of…
College employers and trade unions are moving on from recurring strikes with a new agreement for negotiating staff pay and conditions – the first change…
Northern College and Barnsley College have confirmed that their voluntary merger has formally taken effect as of 1 March 2026. The merger follows a period…
Latest data from the IMI illustrates changing picture of automotive career paths, challenging outdated perceptions of the sector Ahead of National Careers Week (2-7 March),…
A cross-party group of parliamentarians are coming together to put adult education under the microscope for a new inquiry. The APPG for FE and Lifelong…
Students at East Sussex College have revealed that they are eager to play their part in building a greener future once they finish college. As…
Portland Charity joined in with eleven other community organisations across Nottinghamshire, to mark the celebration of Sherwood Forest Day on 20th February 2026. The event…
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