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This is the Skills and Apprenticeships category page on FE News. This is a page that has pooled together thought leadership articles and videos from influencers and key decision makers discussing future skills policy, how skills can solve the productivity puzzle, the latest developments in Apprenticeships and skills for the jobs of the future and how technology is transforming the core or essential skills for the jobs of the future as we are now in the fourth industrial revolution. Here is the place to explore the latest ideas and skills strategies from leaders across the World of Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeships.
So if you are interested in finding out the latest strategies, expert opinions and news on the future of the Apprenticeship Levy, Skills Levy, APAR, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, Degree apprenticeships or qualification reform and skills. Then you are in the right place. Check out the latest opinion pieces, thought leadership, videos and skills strategies below.
Apprenticeships provide talent pipelines with in-demand skills crucial for future growth. Work-integrated learning moulds adaptable workers as jobs evolve. Apprentices gain relevant experience by bypassing graduate skills gaps. Custom programs matched to business priorities also promote diversity and social mobility. Competency measures further shift focus to capabilities over qualifications. Government incentives and industry partnerships in areas with acute shortages reinforce the value of developing talent via apprenticeships at all career stages.
Evaluate skills gaps and ageing. Build versatility in digital, data, and regulatory domains to minimise shortage risks and keep institutional knowledge despite turnover. Also, focus on inclusive leadership.
Automation will transform most jobs, prioritising human skills in problem-solving across disciplines. Human creativity, empathy and teamwork will productively integrate with efficiency. Technical skills should connect humanities and STEM.
Skills audits, micro-learning, and mentor guidance enabled through internal job rotations and external partnerships. Leaders should exemplify continuous learning. Incentivise upskilling via subsidised classes in emerging domains. Promote peer coaching too.
Discover more insights and strategies on FE skills and apprenticeships by exploring our latest articles, videos, and resources below.
Becky Simms, CEO of Aspiration Digital, is now calling for stronger collaborations with educational institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers to ensure that digital careers are…
The dominance of universities over colleges and apprenticeships must come to an end With the new Government yet to set out their plans for funding…
Mandy discusses the creation of Skills England, a new body aimed at reforming apprenticeships and skills training. She explores its potential impact, challenges, and recommendations…
Emily Tanner, Programme Head, Post-14 Education and Skills, discusses the UK government’s plans to reform post-16 education to better align skills with local needs and…
The Chancellor continued her drive for a new approach to growth underpinned by stability, investment and reform today (23 July), as she chaired the first Growth…
Leicester College(@LeicesterColl) student, Fabian Maciejewski has made it through to the finals of this year’s national SkillELECTRIC competition in November. The event is part of…
Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary, set out how Britain’s system of employment support must be fundamentally reformed to tackle the “most urgent challenge”…
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Organisers have thanked everyone who helped to make the first-ever Chester Festival of Ideas a success after a stream of visitors enjoyed its near-to-100 free…
In the same way that the Covid-19 lockdowns forced a digital transformation almost overnight, the climate emergency will exacerbate the need for green skills. But…
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