Jennifer Coupland to move on from IfATE to take up role at LSBU Group

Jennifer Coupland, our chief executive, is to take up a new role at London South Bank University, after five years at the helm of IfATE.…

Major new contracts awarded for T Levels

The awarding organisations that will take seven prestigious T Levels to the next level have been unveiled. T Levels are high-quality two-year courses, for 16-…

Apprenticeships chosen to mark Coronation blossom one year on

@IFAteched: Five eco apprenticeships hand-picked by industry experts to celebrate the King’s Coronation continue to grow England’s green workforce.   Over the last four years (since…

More than 100 apprenticeships benefit from IfATE-led review

Apprenticeships are now even better primed to upskill the nation’s workforce and support national recovery in 2024, after a major programme of reviews. The Department…

IfATE announce opportunity to bid for Generation 2 T Level contract

Awarding organisations are being invited to bid for contracts to refresh and develop seven existing T Levels. T Levels are classroom-based two-year courses, for 16-…

Review looks to inclusive and digitally driven future for sales, marketing, and procurement 

Improving equity, diversity, and inclusion and keeping pace with digital change have emerged as top priorities for future workforce training in sales, marketing, and procurement.…

Supporting IfATE’s vital work on housing management apprenticeships

Employers working in housing and property management are being urged to help review apprenticeships as new rules on professional qualifications come into effect. The 2023…

Green Careers Week: Over 200 green apprenticeships now supporting net zero 

Over 200 apprenticeships are now supporting England’s drive to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with hundreds more set to become greener. Designed and updated by thousands…

BUSINESSES URGED TO RECRUIT MORE APPRENTICES AS DEMAND FROM SCHOOL LEAVERS OUTSTRIPS SUPPLY

Businesses are being urged by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) to offer more apprenticeships to young people who will soon be getting…

Trailblazing music production apprentice big hit with BBC Introducing artist

The first person to finish a new music production apprenticeship recorded top marks, after collaborating with up and coming BBC Introducing artist Maariyah Khan. Harjan…

We will create a simpler and better skills training system that works for everyone

Jennifer Coupland talks about IfATE’s plans, set out in their new Simpler Skills System report, to take employer-led skills training to the next level so…

Parliamentary launch for IfATE’s Simpler Skills System report

IfATE is holding a special event in the House of Lords today (June 13) to unveil their report on plans to unite and simplify the…

SOLICITOR APPRENTICES OUTPERFORMING ACADEMIC COUNTERPARTS IN EXAMS

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has today published a report for legal, finance and accounting, following a major review into current and…

IfATE launches new mandatory qualifications policy

IfATE is implementing a new and improved policy for how mandatory qualifications will work with apprenticeships. Many existing apprenticeships include the requirement to study and…

IfATE partners with the UK’s innovation agency on future skills strategy

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has today (Friday) published its Future-Facing Innovation Strategy. Innovation is key to the government’s agenda and to…

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS KEY IN THE DRIVE TO NET ZERO

Sustainability and digitalisation have emerged as top priorities for training the transport and logistics sector according to employers. The findings are part of a report,…

World class, simpler skills system: Quality boost for lower level qualifications supporting people onto careers ladder

The latest major step forward is being taken with creating a simpler skills system that will give employers the guiding hand with making sure all…

Tackling Inequalities and Lack of Diversity Across Apprenticeships and Skills Training

A new toolkit will help employers and awarding bodies tackle problems with inequalities and lack of diversity across apprenticeships and technical education. It has been published…

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SKILLS IN SALES, MARKETING AND PROCUREMENT

An extensive review has been launched into how skills training supports the sales, marketing and procurement professions and we want to hear from you.  The…

Support game changing new skills training during T Levels Week

With the new academic year underway, new T Level subjects on offer, new students, new providers, and new employers offering industry placements – there’s a…

Higher Technical Qualifications approvals process open  

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Qualification (IfATE) is pleased to announce details of the fourth cycle of its Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) approvals process.…

Have your say on plans to transform technical qualifications

Public consultation launched by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) on planned new employer-focused approvals system for level 3 technical qualifications.

IfATE is seeking views…

Quality Assurance Method for integrated higher and degree-level apprenticeships launches in England

Vital new arrangements for quality assurance of apprenticeship assessment at higher levels have been unveiled and site visits will start next month (July) The Designated…

Looking forward to National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Dates announced!

The sixteenth annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from 6 to 12 February 2023.
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), which supports thousands of businesses to…

Phase one of apprenticeship quality assurance transition concludes

Considerable progress has been made with transition of quality assurance reforms for apprenticeship assessment – with the external quality assurance (EQA) of over 270 apprenticeships…

IfATE will drive up quality and unite the skills system

The Skills and Post-16 Education Act becoming law has cleared the way for IfATE to improve the quality, simplify, and unite the skills system. We started…

The Institute talks... about apprenticeships in construction and the built environment

In this episode of The Institute talks, we talk about the exciting construction route review and the various areas that are being improved, including health and safety,…

Launch of apprentice panel open recruitment

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a recruitment campaign for new people to join our panel of apprentices and make sure the work-based training work better for…

Building a safer and more sustainable future with apprenticeships and technical education

A major report into how world class skills training will support the construction industry to boost safety, sustainability, and the mental health of its workforce…

Leading figures appointed to IfATE's board

Two exciting new Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) board members have been announced. Sir Peter Estlin and Neil Morrison will serve as non-executive…

How employers can improve the induction experience

Our apprentice panel have launched their own guidance. Raising the standards has been created by apprentices for employers …
How employers can improve the induction experience

What are green apprenticeships?

What are green apprenticeships?
What are green apprenticeships?

How training provider can improve the induction experience for apprentices

Our apprentice panel have launched their own guidance. Raising the standards has been created by apprentices for employers …
How training provider can improve the induction experience for apprentices

Jacobs - Inspiring the next generation

Jacobs – Inspiring the next generation
Jacobs – Inspiring the next generation

Turning over a new leaf- Forestry England

Apprenticeship and skills are at the forefront of the green agenda. Sarah Firth, a level 2 forest operative at Bedgebury Pinetum.
Turning over a new leaf- Forestry England

Environmental practitioner apprenticeships

Environmental practitioner apprenticeships
Environmental practitioner apprenticeships

Teeing up your future career at Aldenham Golf and Country Club

Teeing up your future career at Aldenham Golf and Country Club
Teeing up your future career at Aldenham Golf and Country Club

Inspiring the next generation of countryside rangers at the National Trust

Inspiring the next generation of countryside rangers at the National Trust
Inspiring the next generation of countryside rangers at the National Trust

Third cycle for Higher Technical Qualifications announced by the Institute

The application window for the third cycle of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) approvals process has now opened. The government announced plans in 2020 to drive up the quality of level…

Levelling-up fantastic career opportunities through National Apprenticeship Week and beyond

With National Apprenticeship Week starting today (#NAW2022), the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) are teaming up…

Updated teacher apprenticeship for the further education sector

How will the Institute (@IFATEched) support the DfE’s campaign to get more people teaching in FE? Teachers in the further education sector are to benefit…

Contract with Pearson signed for Legal Services T Level

A new Legal Services T Level will drive up standards and help open out the profession to a more diverse variety of young people than…

Full steam ahead with degree apprenticeship reforms following strong consultation support

The Institute (@IFAteched) will reform and improve degree apprenticeships following strong support from consultation respondents. Degree apprenticeships already play a hugely important role in our education…

The Institute updates apprenticeship flexibilities following Plan B guidance

@IFATECHED ACTS FAST ON COVID-19 FLEXIBILITIES FOLLOWING LATEST GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE The Insitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) has updated its plans for Covid-19…

Institute backs ‘tough and ambitious’ targets for degree apprenticeships and Higher Technical Qualifications

Plans to increase technical education opportunities across higher education welcomed by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute). The Institute has backed government…