Little By Little, A Little Becomes A Lot
Lou Mycroft riffs on the Stress Awareness Month hashtag #LittleByLittle, to explore new collective approaches to addressing personal and organisational accountability around 'burnout culture'. This...
This is the Skills and Apprenticeships 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 news on the future of the Apprenticeship Levy, Skills Levy, APAR, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, Degree apprenticeships or qualification reform and skills. Then you are in the right place. Check out the latest opinion pieces, thought leadership, videos and skills strategies below.
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 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 743, 27th April, 2024: What do International students think of our current Qualification reforms? This is the weekly e-newsletter and…
@IN4_Group: A technology skills and innovation provider has secured the contract to deliver CyberFirst on behalf of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part…
Educational organisations across South Yorkshire are exploring the latest learning technology to enhance students’ digital skills development. Regional colleges, training providers and universities secured £4.2…
A young female engineer from North Staffordshire has been named as the Confederation of British Metalforming’s Apprentice of the Year at a prestigious event last…
Older employees need to continuously develop their skills to stay motivated Continuous learning and development in the workplace are key for people’s motivation, reveals new…
For the first time, the Sutton Trust’s online programme is open to direct applications from low-income young people. Since the pandemic, social mobility experts at…
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A community litter pick covering the Splott and Adamsdown areas of Cardiff collected 39 bags of rubbish in a two kilometre stretch. The group of…
The Savoy Educational Trust (SET) has awarded almost £300,000 in funding to provide insightful education and learning opportunities to hospitality students as part of a…
The Department for Education (DfE) has today released its plan to further support and expand T Levels, as part of their ongoing commitment to transform…
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