Skills for work charity awards £750,000 to innovators in vocational education
Ufi VocTech Trust (@UfiTrust), the UK charity working to scale up the delivery of adult vocational skills through digital technology, today announces over £700,000 of…
Vocational education and training
Welcome to our Vocational Education and Training Tag Page where we break down what VET is.
What is Vocational Training?
It is a focused form of education and skill development designed to prepare individuals for specific trades, crafts, or jobs. typically it consists of practical, hands-on learning tailored to equip individuals with the precise skills required for success in their chosen professions.
What is Vocational Education and Training (VET)?
Vocational education and training (VET) plays a crucial role in preparing individuals for specific careers and industries. It focuses on practical skills and knowledge relevant to a particular job or trade. VET is often delivered through further education colleges and apprenticeship programs.
Apprenticeships, a key component of vocational training, provide individuals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a qualification. Employers actively participate in shaping the training to ensure that it aligns with industry needs.
Vocational qualifications, such as BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) and NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications), are widely recognised and are often pursued as alternatives to traditional academic routes.
Strengthening teaching and leadership in vocational education and training – New OECD research
@OECD recently launched some interesting #VET research: Teachers and Leaders in Vocational Education and Training Key points: Investing in VET teachers and leaders can boost the…
There are certainly things to celebrate about the continual improvement of quality in vocational education
Has anything changed? As a plumbing teacher, I always thought it was unfair that the majority of full-time plumbing students had received training that would…
The future of skills and vocational education in the shifting employment and careers landscape
Against the backdrop of COVID the rate of change around us has accelerated – changes in technology, industries, careers, learning, lifestyles. And the role of…
Higher vocational education can lead to better earnings than degrees
Post-18 education – who is taking the different routes and how much do they earn? This paper describes the educational trajectories and labour market outcomes…
Education at a Glance 2020: Governments should step up their efforts to make vocational education and vocational qualifications more attractive to young people
Education critical to build a more resilient society, says @OECD The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the many inadequacies and inequities in education systems around the…
The message still isn’t getting through to young people about vocational education
As hundreds of thousands of students across the UK receive their GCSE results this week, many will still be considering what their options are when…
South Eastern Regional College Staff part of Erasmus+ project to look at New Skills for Vocational Education and Training Teachers
@nsvett1 – Staff from @S_ERC’s Learning Academy, Owen Parkes and Stefanie Campbell, led by Paula Philpot along with Project Manager, Elaine McKeown from the College’s…
How Australia’s vocational education and training #VET sector is delivering skilled workers for a stronger economy
What an AELP delegation learnt Down Under Last month, AELP led a UK skills delegation to Australia sponsored by NCFE and with valuable assistance on…
The vital objective driving a significant collaboration between vocational education and apprenticeship leaders
5 Measures of Success for Radical #Vocational Reform NOCN, one of the UK’s largest awarding and assessment organisations, has partnered with global skills development leader,…
