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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.
Kia UK Limited is poised to open a new cutting-edge training centre – the Kia Academy – in the vibrant and historic city of Derby,…
More than 200 sixth form students from local schools and colleges attended a careers fair at South Devon College recently. The event was hosted by…
National housebuilder Vistry Group has launched an innovative new skills academy in Hampshire and named it in memory of a valued colleague. Vistry has worked…
Fife College is providing aspiring young engineers with more opportunities than ever before to earn while they learn. The college has offered over 130 Engineering…
Welsh Government has announced a consultation on the future skills needed for the country’s transition to net zero by 2050. It’s Net Zero Sector Skills Consultation cites…
Just as a skilled musician adapts their performance to their audience’s preferences, trainers must adapt their language to resonate with learners’ unique motivations. In the…
The 336,510 apprenticeship monthly starts reported to date for the provisional 2022/23 full academic year (August to July) are 3.3% lower than the 347,920 reported…
September 2023 marks the beginning of our 20th Anniversary celebrations at FE News! One way we’ll be celebrating is every day throughout September we will be posting…
In a world rebounding from unprecedented challenges, the hospitality industry is witnessing a resurgence, beckoning UK talent towards a world of international opportunities. Jan Schofield,…
Basingstoke College of Technology has provided a boost to construction training opportunities in north Hampshire through the new Green Energy Centre. As part of Colleges…
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