Why we need a Careers Strategy to support economic growth
The UK is experiencing an unusual economic problem. We have signs of a thriving economy – low unemployment and skills shortages, but with an economy…
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning, a form of self-initiated education centred on personal development, is the voluntary commitment to continuous learning throughout one’s life.
But why are adult apprenticeships more crucial than ever in the context of lifelong learning? This week serves as a reminder that education is not exclusive to the young. From October 17th to 23rd, Adult Learners’ Week encourages individuals to explore their passions and sustain their learning journeys.
This time of the year is synonymous with education, as students in the UK recently returned to school, college, or university, possibly venturing into new courses and subjects.
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How can we make lifelong learning effective for different regions? As part of the Queen’s Speech, the Government announced plans for a Higher Education Bill, intending to introduce the lifelong loan entitlement (LLE). This LLE offers individuals a loan equivalent to four years of post-18 education for flexible study at both further and higher education providers.
While pitched as a tool to enhance the skills system, little is known about how the LLE will practically function. A consultation seeking opinions on the scope and scale of the LLE concluded on Friday, May 6th.
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So, how do we build an education system with lifelong learning at its core? Lifelong learning and adult education are more crucial than ever, playing a pivotal role in the economic recovery post-pandemic. This recovery, shaped by recent challenges and the evolving labour market due to disrupters like AI and the race to Net Zero, necessitates a continuous update of skills.
Given that individuals entering the workforce today are likely to work for fifty years, we must ensure mechanisms are in place for people of all ages and regions to learn, train, and stay employable throughout their lives.
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OECD’s Glenda Quintini discusses AI Literacy and Productivity at GLLS2024
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Columbia’s Isabel Segovia Ospina discusses turning Digital Divides into Digital dividends in Bogota
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In An AI World Does Finite Education Make Sense?
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Government has “once in a generation” opportunity to fix skills, productivity and growth, says new report
Leading skills development organisation, City & Guilds, and the Lifelong Education Institute, are calling on government and Skills England, the new policy body for skills,…
Reducing Dropout Rates in UK Universities with EdTech Solutions and Improving the Bottom Line, Why Wouldn’t You?
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Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
In the post-COVID era, health and mental wellbeing have become increasingly pressing concerns. The drastic changes in work, study, and living environments have added new…
