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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 electricity firm UK Power Networks which took on 54 apprentices during 2023, is now planning to take on over 100 in 2024. The Distribution…
Superdrug have pledged to take on a further 500 apprentices throughout 2024 alongside sister company Savers and are proud to support National Apprenticeship Week (5-11th…
A graduate of Aston University’s Executive MBA has explained how the programme helped his journey from selling Pokémon cards at primary school to a rising career with a luxury…
Higher Apprentice Heledd Roberts has been described as an “injection of positive energy” since joining the busy team at FUW Insurance Services Ltd three years…
During National Apprenticeship Week 2024, University of Cumbria (@CumbriaUni) is celebrating its 2,200-plus students who are studying degree apprenticeships and its collaborations with employers that…
This National Apprenticeship Week (05 – 11 February), Coleg Gwent is shining a spotlight on two of its 602 apprenticeship learners — showcasing support for an…
If studying full-time is not for you, then an apprenticeship with NPTC Group of Colleges could be exactly what you are looking for. You can…
As part of Northern Ireland (NI) Apprenticeship Week 2024, students from South West College who have chosen the apprenticeship pathway to employment are sharing their…
Two talented Apprentices have excelled in their roles, after being ‘kickstarted’ by an excellent government initiative. HSDC students Katelyn Simpson and Joshua Lomas, both began…
A common misconception about apprenticeships is that they are aimed at school-leavers making their first foray into the world of work, typically in a technical…
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