Micro-credentials: a perspective from Europe
Following the pandemic, Micro-credentials have become an important agent in the process of re-skilling for the new economy. This report looks at the European perspective…
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Attracting Industry Candidates to Become Apprenticeship Trainers: Bridging the Gap in Specialist Trainer Shortages
Spencer Mehlman MD at the National Skills Agency shares his views on the shortage of Trainers, Coaches and Assessors in our marketplace and makes a…
Urgent action needed to prevent skills shortages and potential impact on the economy and employment
Essential employment skills required by employers now are set to become even more important in the future, according to a new report. The report says…
New green horizons in the context of STEM skills for life, learning and work
Across three articles to celebrate British Science Week, Cerian Ayres considers the challenges and opportunities in technical STEM education. So much has changed since British…
Skills, training and education – working with the refugee community could be the answer we are looking for?
Many refugees arriving in the UK face huge challenges establishing themselves with many not possessing qualifications and experience that are recognised in this country or…
Meeting future skills needs – a journey without a map?
The Skills White Paper, significant subsequent commentary from within Government and particularly the welcome statements in support of skills education from the new Secretary of…
Have your say about languages provision in Further Education!
The British Academy, the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences, has recently launched a UK-wide survey to find out about language provision…
Upskilling and the new digital economy can marry business and technology skills
For many years suspicion and fear has grown about technology’s potential to render workers’ skill sets increasingly obsolete. As more data emerges, the issue –…