With the final Milburn Report on young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) due to be published imminently, Josh Hillman asks how AI...
Education is incredibly cyclical, as those who have been in it for some time will attest. But what have we learned from its history? In...
In this exclusive feature to mark Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, Mat Parker, Head of Careers and Inclusion at the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), brings...
With the news that the next UK / EU Summit is due to take place on 20th November, negotiations to get the proposed UK /...
To coincide with Jisc's session at the Association of Colleges (AoC) annual conference, Mark Tysom sets out clear guidance for FE leaders to enhance their...
New analysis of data reveals a stark numeracy divide across England, with communities in the North struggling with numbers more than those in the South....
The school 14-16 curriculum has not served the needs of all children. For too long vocational education has been the preserve of FE, especially for...
Two senior roundtables on AI adoption kept returning to the same quiet risk: the tasks that once taught young people the job are being automated...
Lord Agnew, Chair of the House of Lords special inquiry Numeracy for Life Committee summarises the findings and conclusions of the Committee’s year-long inquiry. For...
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UK economy, yet encouraging more of them to participate in apprenticeships remains a challenge. While much...
This is the Skills and Apprenticeships News category page on FE News. This is a page that has pooled together thought leadership articles and videos from influencers and key decision makers discussing future skills policy, how skills can solve the productivity puzzle, the latest developments in Apprenticeships and skills for the jobs of the future and how technology is transforming the core or essential skills for the jobs of the future as we are now in the fourth industrial revolution. Here is the place to explore the latest ideas and skills strategies from leaders across the World of Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeships.
So if you are interested in finding out the latest strategies, expert opinions and developments from the Apprenticeship Levy, to the Growth and Skills Levy News, APAR, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, Degree apprenticeships or qualification reform and skills policy news. Then you are in the right place. Check out the latest opinion pieces, thought leadership, videos and skills strategies from experts across the World of Apprenticeships, Skills and Work Based Learning. FE News is a platform, so the thought leadership articles are from actual Apprenticeship industry professionals, rather than through the lens of a reporter or editor. This is why the content on FE News is truly the voice of the FE and Skills Sector.
Apprenticeships provide talent pipelines with in-demand skills crucial for future growth. Work-integrated learning moulds adaptable workers as jobs evolve. Apprentices gain relevant experience by bypassing graduate skills gaps. Custom programs matched to business priorities also promote diversity and social mobility. Competency measures further shift focus to capabilities over qualifications. Government incentives and industry partnerships in areas with acute shortages reinforce the value of developing talent via apprenticeships at all career stages.
Evaluate skills gaps and ageing. Build versatility in digital, data, and regulatory domains to minimise shortage risks and keep institutional knowledge despite turnover. Also, focus on inclusive leadership.
Automation and AI first policies will transform most jobs, prioritising human skills in problem-solving across disciplines. Human creativity, empathy and teamwork will productively integrate with efficiency. Technical skills should connect humanities and STEM.
Skills audits, micro-learning, and mentor guidance enabled through internal job rotations and external partnerships. Leaders should exemplify continuous learning. Incentivise upskilling via subsidised classes in emerging domains. Promote peer coaching too.
Discover more insights and strategies on FE skills and apprenticeships by exploring our latest articles, videos, and resources below.
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 873: 14th November 2026. The Elephant in the Room Before Milburn. This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE…
Tutors and mentors who help adults across Wales build confidence, gain skills and change their lives can now be nominated for the Inspire! Tutor Awards…
As year nine pupils across England prepare to make decisions about their GCSE options, a University of Salford Professor has launched a free Sustainable Local…
Last month, United Colleges Group (UCG) hosted a special Breaking Ground event at Olympic Way to officially mark the first day of construction of its…
An apprentice who started a new career at the age of 52, a carpentry apprentice with an exceptional work ethic and United Colleges Group itself…
Strategic partnership sees SIAS appointed as MTC Training’s assessment partner across its engineering fitter, machining technician, engineering maintenance technician and mechatronics maintenance technician apprenticeship provision.…
A landmark survey involving more than 527,000 young people reveals growing gaps between the skills employers need and the skills young people feel confident in.…
The UK’s largest multi-trade skills competition returns for its 2026 final, including new experiences The SkillBuild National Final – delivered by the Construction Industry Training…
One of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers has celebrated the hard work, resilience and achievements of more than 100 graduating apprentices. Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company…
AAT Connect returned Friday 6th November with practical, member-led sessions designed to keep members ahead in a rapidly changing profession. The flagship member event took…
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