The Most Important Word in Apprenticeships
The most important word in apprenticeships is not achievement. That is not about diminishing the importance of completion or success. Achievement matters. It signals that…
Employer engagement
South Thames Colleges Group joins bold new partnership to back skills, jobs, innovation and investment across South London
South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) is proud and excited to be part of a brand-new partnership of South London’s leading universities and further education colleges to strengthen collaboration and boost opportunities for people and businesses across the sub-region. Uniting under the banner of the South London Colleges and Universities Partnership, and underpinned by a Memorandum of Understanding, the agreement brings together 10 institutions…
Why FE Needs a Smarter Approach to Employer Engagement
Throughout UK industry and higher educational sectors, there’s a pivotal juncture looming. With automation on the rise, business models shifting and skills demand changing, the…
Industry Placements: The Bridge Between Education and Employment
The interim report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), published in March 2025 (DfE 2025), reaffirmed the government’s commitment to T Levels as a…
Bradford College Celebrates Apprenticeship Games 2025
Bradford City AFC has been crowned winner of the third annual Bradford College Apprenticeship Games, marking National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February). In partnership with CBRE, the action-packed event…
Moulton College and NBJ (London) Limited cement skills partnership
Moulton College has praised a local joinery firm for the pivotal role it plays in developing the skills of its Furniture Studies students. NBJ (London) Limited…
Award-winning student programme expands as more employers sign up
Four new employers have signed up to sponsor an award-winning programme that supports students to develop the skills for successful careers. The Sheffield College’s employer…
Bond Bryan Architects Launch New Partnership with Bradford College
A brand new ‘Academy’ based at the Bradford College Trinity Green Campus has launched in partnership with Sheffield-based architects, Bond Bryan. The Bond Bryan Academy…
Expanding our students’ horizons is key to their success
FE Colleges are experts in employer engagement. The sector knows how important it is to develop relationships with industry to ensure that learners are equipped…
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Employer Engagement and Work Experience Opportunities for Students in the Tech Industry Boom
The rapid growth of the tech industry has revolutionised various sectors, propelling economic growth and transforming the way we live and work. However, despite the…
