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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.
Welcome to Episode 6 of Unlocking Opportunities: Powering FE for all. Which is the season finale. This episode focusses on how we can empower educators…
New report by AELP (AELP Mini Commission 1, Functional Skills Qualifications FSQS) shows that only 1 in 4 apprenticeship vacancies are now open to those…
There is an incredibly dedicated workforce delivering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to discover pathways and transform their lives through education and employment. Learning and…
Shauna’s journey in the beauty industry has been nothing short of inspiring. After finishing school, she decided to pursue a Level 2 Beauty Apprenticeship with…
Courtney Hannah Taylor began her professional journey with a background in travel and tourism from college, where she realised that customer service would be a…
“At Cambrian Training we are committed to making apprenticeships and work-based-learning opportunities accessible to all individuals, especially those with disabilities” says Faith O’Brien, Managing Director, Cambrian…
Ysabela Dalumpines, a service delivery engineer within the Shared Regulatory Services (SRS) at Torfaen County Borough Council, has found an increased confidence in her job…
UCAS end of cycle data for 2024, published today (Thursday 12th December) shows the number of UK 18-year-olds accepted to university or college is up 2.9%…
Today, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes proposals for a new strategy for 2025-30 that sets out a sharper purpose for the regulator: it will…
We catch up with Patrick Craven, Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at City & Guilds at the Federation of Awarding Bodies annual conference (#FAB2024)…
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