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.
Currently prisoners are unable to take advantage of apprenticeships, which would give them access to gold-standard training they can gain the skills needed to secure…
Throughout #NationalApprenticeshipWeek (7 – 13 February 2022), @NewburyCollege and University Centre Newbury (@UCNewbury) have been recognising the incredible contribution that apprenticeships make towards building the…
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek gives us all an opportunity to reflect on the importance of offering training opportunities. With an unemployment rate of 4.7% in the West Midlands,…
Students from across the country will battle it out to be crowned champions of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) FIRST® LEGO® League UK and…
Entrepreneurship requires complete resilience whilst being notoriously fragile. The UK has a strong track record of blossoming growth rooted in its entrepreneurial culture. Perhaps, nowhere…
Data is all around us in every walk of life. Capturing it is one thing, but interpreting that data so that it’s useful for the…
As the skills shortage continues to impact the UK – particularly the specialist skills required for technology and digital-focused jobs – it is becoming more…
International Day of Women & Girls in Science – To Boldly Go? A popular myth has always been that women are less interested in Science,…
NEW @The_TUC POLL: working people want more government action on climate change, more green jobs created and more help to re-train for those jobs Workers…
#WomenInSTEM – Due to the inequalities in STEM roles, the United Nations proclaimed 11th February as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It aims…
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