The financial pressures facing UK higher education have reached a point where we need to ask a more fundamental question: is the problem simply that universities...
Higher and degree apprenticeships should be one of the most powerful drivers of social mobility. They offer the chance to earn while learning, gain real...
The hiring and recruitment space is experiencing more change than ever before. Just under a million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now out...
Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
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.
The transport and logistics workforce is one of the largest and most vital in the UK, with over 1 million employees. But in terms of…
To celebrate and raise awareness of #InternationalWomensDay2021, @BarnsleyCollege’s Enterprise department organised a day of virtual talks, presentations and activities from inspirational female speakers. Kick-starting the…
New Directions Education (@NDEducation) to teach class of thousands during #SignLanguageWeek2021 Schools, businesses and individuals are being invited to take part in one of the biggest…
Teaching staff at University College Birmingham (@UCBofficial)will be welcomed as members of the Society for Education and Training (@SocietyET) thanks to a new corporate partnership.…
My name is Rob. I’m a 29-year-old Mancunian and I joined the Department for Education (DfE) in January 2020 as an apprentice developer, being a…
Events Management students at Fife College have been working on local arts projects in the region to help them gain vital work experience. Organised through…
Two Creative Writing students from @EdgeHill University have developed their very own tabletop skirmish game after being given a unique opportunity to work for a gaming studio. Conor Dwyer from Banbury,…
Innovative #AI maths program @Smartick has launched a new charity initiative to help children in need advance in their maths education. For every subscription of Smartick taken…
With Senedd Cymru passing the Socio-economic Duty regulations last night, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip Jane Hutt hailed it as a truly a ground-breaking moment…
Young actors at Westminster Kingsway College (@WestKing) have been performing short video monologues of Shakespeare’s plays on Twitter during lockdown. Every day throughout March students…
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