When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
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...
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.
For the last decade, I have spent my working life seeking to empower people through education, from the frontlines with Teach First to becoming part…
@Rubiteks: With new Government funding becoming available from January 2022, employers are now looking at apprenticeships as part of a strategy to rebuild following the…
@Siemens has uncovered engineering, technology and business talent through a competition to design the smart and sustainable transport system of the future. SustainaCity Racer challenged…
A kind-hearted pharmacy student at BMet College’s desire to help others during the pandemic, has led to positive career moves and to her finding work…
As we’ve witnessed over the past months, workplaces and schools have evolved beyond anything we could imagine. Seemingly overnight, we were suddenly required to work…
Hugh Baird College (@hughbaird) students have completed their first term studying brand-new technical qualifications called T-levels. T-levels are a new nationally-recognised 2-year qualification designed to…
The London School of Business and Finance in Singapore (LSBF Singapore) is happy to announce the launch of LSBFx.com, its new online learning platform for…
Ofsted (@Ofstednews) inspectors have praised the quality of technical training at UK Power Networks (@UKPowerNetworks) – following their first full inspection of the company’s training…
One of the key challenges for all employers in 2022 is the attraction and retention of talent. As we know the last couple of…
We’re rapidly approaching 2022, and yet female workers are still dramatically underrepresented in STEM careers. While the percentage of women in STEM jobs is increasing,…
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