For social care to be fit for the future, the workforce must be central to reform. Adult social care stands at a critical moment. Demand for care...
The State of the Skills Sector 2026 reveals that skills providers largely have confidence in their own performance, but far less certainty about policy, funding,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
Recent announcements relating to Breaking Barriers to Youth Employment, Local First, and new technical education pathways from age 14 will require apprenticeship leaders to make...
The publication of Skills England's Sector Skills Needs Assessment for Professional and Business Services (PBS) should be a clarion call to policymakers, employers and the...
Andy Burnham's call to put technical education at the heart of the national conversation is a welcome one. His proposal to expand technical pathways and...
Today, thousands of our learners across the country will open their Level 3 and T Level results and take another important step on their career...
Results day is the starting point – not the finish line: how parents and carers can support young people this summer For many families, results...
There are very few moments in a career when you quietly sit back and think, "We've finally got there." Last week was one of those...
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 long-awaited Levelling Up white paper was finally released a couple of weeks back. And although the white paper included some very welcome proposals on…
Orbex has launched its 2022 internship programme, offering an opportunity for interns with the right skills to work with Europe’s leading orbital services company as…
The long overdue Levelling Up white paper contains ambitions that are hard to dispute. A policy to transform the UK economy through a place-based approach,…
Between the ages of 16-19 students’ time at sixth form, colleges and independent training providers is the crucial, final stage of education. It is the…
New engineering ambassadors at Britain’s biggest electricity network are advising young people about exciting career opportunities at the heart of a low carbon future. UK…
#NISkillsBarometer2021 – We must identify the jobs and skills of the future for continued growth says @GordonLyons1 The fourth Northern Ireland Skills Barometer was commissioned…
The truth is that, in England, we have a good education system, but frankly it isn’t yet good enough for every child from every background.…
Adults in the West Midlands and Warwickshire could be checking in to new jobs in one of the UK’s biggest industries later this year, with…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced Disney is to sponsor its Production Accounting diploma, a blended learning part-time course that aims to…
Two Apprentice of the Year Award winners, and a highly commended, crowned an incredibly successful National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022 at HCUC. The apprentices from…
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