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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Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to welcome Universal Pixels as its latest Cornerstone Employer for the T Level in Media Production, further strengthening the College’s…
Regional mayors, business leaders, headteachers and college principals will convene today (Thursday 10th) at No10 North in Manchester to shape plans to make England a…
Andy Burnham’s call to put technical education at the heart of the national conversation is a welcome one. His proposal to expand technical pathways and…
There are very few moments in a career when you quietly sit back and think, “We’ve finally got there.” Last week was one of those…
On Tuesday last week, the Prime Minister announced plans to put technical education on an equal footing with academic study. There was more focus on…
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…
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