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Employees based in Warwickshire are set to benefit from help to improve their maths skills after a local college won a bid to deliver training…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live and work and Solent University, Southampton is investing in the diversity of the next generation of…
On October 17th 2023 in Birmingham, FE News held our first-ever event: The FE Collective, sponsored by NCFE. This was not just an ordinary conference,…
Does terminology such as ‘welfare to work’ still reflect the values of modern employability services, or is it outdated? Exploring how language moulds perceptions and…
CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, and Edinburgh Napier University have agreed a partnership to support…
The UK’s FE and Skills sector will deliver the workforce this country needs if given greater autonomy, a clearer funding framework and better guidance on…
A company that supports more than 700 apprentices every year has been recognised as the ‘best’ in its field. In-Comm Training, which operates two Technical…
Rain Newton-Smith tells business conference that political consensus not division can unlock investment and secure global growth prizes. Ahead of the Autumn Statement, and with…
Not Going To Uni, the leading organisation dedicated to providing alternative pathways for young individuals seeking education and career opportunities beyond traditional universities, is proud…
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