Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UK economy, yet encouraging more of them to participate in apprenticeships remains a challenge. While much...
As we await Alan Milburn’s final review of young people and work, much of the debate has understandably focused on the scale of youth inactivity,...
A college can achieve a strong staff survey response rate and still fail to hear from some of the people it most needs to understand....
In a special feature for FE News to mark Get the Nation Learning Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings together members...
The Government’s Youth Guarantee is a welcome recognition that too many young people are being left behind. But if it is to succeed over the...
Picture a meeting that covers a change to timetables, a new adjustments plan, or a restructure proposal. Everyone nods. Actions are agreed. Then, over the...
There has been increased debate over youth participation in education and employment, and the scale of the challenge is undeniable. Nearly one million young people...
Every November the Department for Education counts the school workforce, and every year the headline is about teachers. This year's count, published last month, is...
Think about the young people leaving further education this year. One might be heading to university. Another is starting an apprenticeship. One is going straight...
The forthcoming Budget and the Milburn Review will bring further focus onto participation, opportunity and workforce development; apprenticeships are once again set to occupy a...
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Cambrian Training Company (CTC) is one of the leading work-based learning apprenticeship providers in Wales. It was established in Welshpool, Powys, in 1995 as a…
In today’s professional landscape it’s not uncommon for workers to find themselves in managerial roles without formal training. It’s so common in fact that it…
Sian’s story shows how an Educ8 Training Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship can support entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow with confidence. Sian Shepphard,…
An organisation representing training providers across Wales is calling on all political parties and 2026 Senedd election candidates to commit to doubling investment in apprenticeships…
Trainers at one of Wales’ leading work-based learning providers have been praised for becoming learners to enhance their skills and knowledge through apprenticeships to develop…
This article is part of a new series exploring workplace needs assessments and how they can support staff across the education sector. These assessments provide…
Employers still face critical skills shortages, but new report from The Open University reveals young people are ready to learn and want to contribute A…
Leaders from the MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) and North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) had the prestigious opportunity to brief Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Following a full day of activities and presentations at The Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield last week (16 June), three college restaurants have…
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Chef Lecturer, Brian Magill, has been crowned Culinary Hero in the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2025, hosted at the…
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