WBTA Celebrates 20th Anniversary by holding special Awards Ceremony
The Work Based Training Agency (WBTA) celebrated 20 years of being in business on 22nd October by recognising 13 learners and 9 employer companies at…
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Reflecting on 2024’s FE + Skills Collective Conference: ‘Bridging Policy and Pedagogy: Shaping the Future of Skills in the UK’
This year’s FE + Skills Collective conference ‘Bridging Policy and Pedagogy for a Stronger Skills System’ provided a timely opportunity for the sector to step…
NOCN Group Chief Executive sets out ‘World Class Skills System for Fair Economic Growth’ in new report
UK-based international charity and ‘skills solutions’ provider NOCN Group has published a new report in which its Chief Executive Graham Hasting-Evans sets out a ‘World…
Are improvements in meta-skills the answer to bring back our isolated and disengaged young people?
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
Annual survey highlights gaps in adult learning participation in Wales
Annual survey highlights gaps in adult learning participation in Wales Welsh Government has a welcome aspiration to make Wales a nation of second chances, with…
Inspire! Award for innovative Merthyr Tydfil learning centre
An innovative learning centre launched to meet a growing need to provide training and support to anyone aged 16 and over across the Merthyr Tydfil…
Congress speaker’s story fuels dyslexic learner’s quest to read and write
Stephen Reynolds was inspired to get support to learn to read and write after hearing a speaker at a GMB Congress talk about his own…
Parents and Teachers Urged to Prioritise Soft Skills and Help Young People in to Work
An education platform founded by lawyers and educational experts to upskill young people with a range of critical soft skills believes parents and teachers can…
Study reveals the UK’s best towns and cities for job opportunities
New research has revealed which towns and cities have the best job opportunities for the people living and working within them. The study, conducted by…
Equity with a Capital E: The impact of social capital on improving equity in Higher Education (HE) and employment
Social capital is one form of internal capital, and a component of employability. Social capital is influenced by one’s background, affecting access to opportunities, representation,…
