Last week, I joined representatives from Parliament, employers, business organisations, awarding bodies and the wider skills sector at the New Statesman Politics Live event to...
The most important word in apprenticeships is not achievement. That is not about diminishing the importance of completion or success. Achievement matters. It signals that...
In the second part of our special feature for FE News to mark Youth Employment Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings...
There is growing evidence that sustainability is moving from a specialist function into mainstream business operations Employers are increasingly seeking professionals who combine technical business...
This is Part Two of three on children, social media and the ban. The government is introducing legislation to bar children from the platforms. It...
When Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham walks into Number 10- be that Downing Street or the ‘Number 10 of the north’ in Manchester- what should his...
The idea that a career in research is becoming obsolete is easy to understand. It is also wrong, but not for the reasons you might expect. Behind the debate about research careers lies a more...
It’s Youth Employment Week, and in a special feature for FE News, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings together members Adrian Wookey,...
Aspiring marketers are set to enter the industry at a challenging, but exciting time. Competition for jobs may only become greater, with the recent Milburn...
Picture this. A member of your teaching staff is three weeks into a formal performance improvement process. Observations have been graded as requiring improvement. You...
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.
More than 40 of the West Midlands’ leading manufacturing and engineering support businesses will be showcasing their expertise at a new exhibition being held in…
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith confirms National Insurance support and Local Government Pension Scheme for FE Colleges FE Colleges to be given Employer National Insurance support…
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, announced key changes to FE inspection processes. Following the “Big Listen” consultation, single-word judgements will be replaced with detailed…
Throughout the last month, there has been much concern across the skills sector about the future of Level 7 apprenticeships. The Government wants to ‘rebalance’…
The shift towards employer-responsive curriculum design, while in no way new, is not just a strategic priority but a necessity. With the government’s intensified focus…
For over 60 years, VTCT has been in vocational education. Today, we’re taking a bold step forward by introducing VTCT Skills—a unified brand that reflects…
A sustainability calculator has been developed to support small businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by researchers at the University of Salford. Launching later this…
Enterprising students and staff at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are tapping into the vintage vibe with a new shop onsite in the College’s Downpatrick…
A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) apprentice is set to compete in the SkillBuild National Final in Milton Keynes, 20 – 21 November 2024. Luke…
I have been Principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET) for the last three and a half years and have worked in the FE…
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