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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.
A SERC apprentice and a lecturer have been shortlisted for the prestigious Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards 2025. The Institute of Hospitality Awards, now…
Will Hougham feels lucky to have been able to carry on working and learning as an apprentice special effects technician in his employer’s “work bubble”…
Dedicated learner Mark Ritson is ready to embark on a new career path after achieving an impressive range of qualifications with leading training provider PHX…
Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new…
Team UK, 19 brilliant young professionals, experts in a widely diverse range of skills from, web technologies to plumbing, flew the flag in Herning, Denmark,…
It’s clear that the UK faces urgent environmental and social challenges that demand real change in how people live, work and learn. Of course, the…
A 20-year-old Mid Wales chef, who this week aims to outcook rivals from across Europe, has been described as a role model for Welsh apprentices.…
One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a…
Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the CDN College Awards 2025, recognising its…
New 5-point grading scale, including the new ‘exceptional’ grade, designed to raise standards, confirmed following strong support from parents. New-look report cards from November From…
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