More students top up degree with vocational qualifications
New research released today reveals graduates are increasingly topping up their degrees with vocational qualifications. The job market in the UK is experiencing its toughest…
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Andy Powell, chief executive of Edge, talks to FE News
Andy Powell, chief executive of Edge, talks to FE News at ALP Forum for Employment & Skills. Edge is an independent education foundation dedicated to raising…
Teachers admit poor knowledge of Apprenticeships
New research from Edge, the independent education foundation, suggests teachers are struggling to understand apprenticeships. The survey of more than 1,000 teachers and lecturers in…
Parliament launches second annual day to celebrate vocational success
The Houses of Parliament hosted the launch of the second annual day to celebrate vocational achievement today, led by independent educational foundation Edge. VQ Day…
Edge outlines Six Steps to Change Manifesto
Edge, the independent foundation dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning, has launched its Six Steps to Change Manifesto as it reveals…
BUSINESS LEADERS CALL FOR MORE YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
First national VQ Day takes place on Wednesday 23rd July The UK’s business leaders’ have called for more young people to take vocational qualifications in…
FIRST NATIONAL OF VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS LAUNCHED #VocationalCelebration
Colleges and learning providers invited to become involved Plans for the first day to celebrate vocational success have been launched at a Parliamentary reception. As…
POOR CONDITION OF CAREERS ADVICE IN ENGLAND REVEALED
Mystery shopping research project highlights “worrying” results. A mystery shopping exercise, commissioned by Edge and the Skills Commission, has revealed the poor condition of…