Beyond Technical Skills: Why Young People Need Leadership Skills To Thrive In The Workplace
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…
Technical Education
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.
What is it?
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.
How does it differ from professional education?
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.
What are the goals and values?
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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Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Britain Already Knows How to Deliver Technical Education at 14
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…
Skills Aren’t the Whole Answer – Britain’s Young People Need Jobs to Match
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…
From Sept 2028, Year 10 Will Be Able To Get Early Access To Technical Education, Skills Training, Work Experience and Connections With Employers
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…
Why FE Colleges Must Be Recognised as the UK’s Innovation Engine
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…
London Design & Engineering UTC CEO shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year
Geoffrey Fowler, Headteacher of London Design & Engineering UTC, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Headteacher of the Year (State Sector) at the Tes Schools…
Closing the Safety Gap, Why Policy Alone Won’t Protect the Workforce
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…
Career Development Institute Launches Technical Education Resource Hub
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…
New Baker Dearing chief executive announced
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…
The Sheffield College students honoured at annual ceremony
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…
