UCAS could be the key to Unlocking Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship courses have been underappreciated for too long, and we need them to tackle the widening skills gap. To elevate the courses and boost apprenticeship…
Skills Gap
What is a skills gap?
A skills gap is when your current workforce’s skill set doesn’t align with the skills they need to do their jobs. Many companies assume that hard technology skills are their primary skills gap. But, employees may also be lacking in soft skills that they need to do their jobs well
The Surprisingly Easy Solutions to the UK’s Skills Shortage
Funding and government support often grab headlines when it comes to fixing the UK’s skills shortage. However, there are some quicker remedies available to employers,…
UK Skills Funding Needs a Long-Term Plan
Recently, we wrote to Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, to ask for more certainty over the future of skills provision that the UK…
NCFE joins Workforce Digital Skills Charter in bid to tackle UK’s digital skills gap
NCFE is delighted to announce its partnership with the Workforce Digital Skills Charter, an ambitious initiative designed to address the growing digital skills gap within…
Green Skills Gap: Take Influence from Wales
Having launched Hydrogen Safe, which acts as a conduit between industry and education, I’m no stranger to the ongoing debate about the skills shortage in…
How employers and employees can close talent gaps to avoid tech risk
The digital skills gap is derailing organisations’ transformation plans, leaving them at risk of disruption. In today’s technologically driven world, innovation often leads to competitive…
The Prince’s Trust ‘Decoding The Digital Skills Gap’ report warns of digital skills crisis
37% young people across the UK are worried they do not have the digital skills to get a good job The Prince’s Trust and Solutions…
PHX Training helps to fill the skills gaps
Leading training provider PHX Training is leading the way in filling the skills gaps during its celebration of 20 years in business. The company has…
Reading and Righting: Will the Reading Research Result in Righting Assessments?
Neil’s article emphasises the urgent need for educational reform to address AI’s impact on academic integrity, ensuring fair assessments and preparing students for AI-integrated workplaces.…
Why bridging the digital skills gap in marketing requires training at every level
The marketing industry is facing a skills crisis that extends far beyond just a shortage for junior talent. Our latest research found that over half…