Welcome to FE News, find the latest news and analysis relating to technical education programmes and training.
These develop the skills and knowledge for occupations in various technical fields and industries.
Technical education refers to teaching and learning focused on equipping students with specialised knowledge and practical abilities for certain trades or occupations. It aims to cultivate job-relevant abilities through scientific principles combined with hands-on training. Programmes cover areas like engineering, IT, healthcare, skilled trades, applied sciences and more.
While professional options specifically prepare for careers needing certification, licences, degrees and beyond, technical education has a broader scope – from basic trade skills to advanced technical roles. All professionals could be considered technical training, but not all technical education leads to licensed or degreed professions.
The goal is to develop a skilled workforce to excel in key industries and roles. It provides talent pipelines for labour demands. The value lies in enabling social mobility, fulfilling employment and economic growth.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham: ‘From today Britain will value the Hard Hat as much as the Graduation Cap’ Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive of the…
Further Education colleges are already driving innovation every day, yet their contribution remains largely invisible in national policy. Elaine Baxter explores why recognising, supporting and…
Geoffrey Fowler, Headteacher of London Design & Engineering UTC, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Headteacher of the Year (State Sector) at the Tes Schools…
As a freelance education consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Further Education, I’ve spent my career helping institutions design the best possible provisions to…
The Career Development Institute (CDI) today announced the launch of its Technical Education Resource Hub, an online platform designed to transform how career development professionals…
Baker Dearing Educational Trust(@BakerDearing) chief executive Simon Connell has announced he is stepping down at the end of this year. Simon Connell has spent ten…
Students at The Sheffield College who have gone above and beyond in their studies or been an inspirational role model have been honoured at an…
Applications are now open for the 2025/26 Technical Teaching Fellowships. Awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and Royal Commission for the Exhibition of…
Rishi Sunak announces a new qualification, the Advanced British Standard, throwing planned qualification reforms into disarray. I question if this is the right way to…
This week’s conference will highlight Labour’s laser-like focus on growing the economy in every party of the country so that we can get Britain’s future…
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