Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work interim report should land as a national alarm bell. Nearly one million young people are now not in education,...
UK government and organisations are constantly discussing ongoing skills shortages and apprenticeships and employability, yet one of the biggest untapped resources that often gets overlooked...
The Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship launched by Skills England has arrived at a difficult moment for the FE sector. The management apprenticeship...
The term NEET has long been used as shorthand for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. It is often framed as...
New apprenticeship reforms could play an important role in improving diversity across the UK workforce, particularly as policymakers seek to widen access to skilled careers and address persistent barriers...
This article was written by Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL, CEO & Founder of Youth Employment UK. It explores the growing youth unemployment crisis in the...
Alan Milburn’s interim findings from his Independent Review, Young People and Work, published yesterday, warn of a growing generational fault line, with more than one...
In an era defined by rapid change - AI and technological disruption, evolving workplace expectations, sustainability, and deep economic uncertainty - effective management and leadership...
Today, Alan Milburn published his long-awaited interim review into why nearly one million young people in England are not in education, employment or training. His...
New research from the CDI reveals a generation in crisis over the world of work, and puts FE professionals at the centre of the solution....
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.
Influential gathering of business executives calls for radical growth plan to turbocharge UK economy The UK’s technology industry needs to put an end to ‘AI…
The new figures reveal that over the same period, more than 10,000 employers were supported – of which over 9,000 are SMEs The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its Financial Year (FY) 2025-26…
Jude Holloway, Chief Operating Officer Educ8 Training There has been a long-standing perception that apprenticeships sit outside the traditional pathway to professional success. For years,…
The latest Office for National Data was released today. The ONS estimates that payrolled employees in the UK fell by 104,000 (0.3%) between March 2025…
Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) has been chosen to play a leading role in the government’s Technical Excellence Colleges (TEC) project. The TECs, located…
Inspirational apprentices and employers across the region have been championed at an awards ceremony organised by The Sheffield College. The Apprenticeship Celebration Awards recognise the…
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is pleased to announce the launch of the SIAS Level 2 Certificate Fundamentals of Paper Technology, a qualification for…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 847: 16th May 2026. After DfE’s new investment in research centres to shape education policy, could this have a knock-on…
Two-day programme showcased skills and technologies driving UK’s low-carbon transition Middlesbrough College students have taken part in a two-day event designed to highlight career opportunities in…
A talented New City College student is making his mark in the world of professional cookery after achieving outstanding success in two highly respected competitions.…
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