Has the digital skills gap increased
New data suggests a majority of cloud tech professionals feel the skills gap has increased The digital skills gap remains a pressing issue in the…
Skills Gap
What is a skills gap?
A skills gap is when your current workforce’s skill set doesn’t align with the skills they need to do their jobs. Many companies assume that hard technology skills are their primary skills gap. But, employees may also be lacking in soft skills that they need to do their jobs well
“Double skills gap” holding back young people in the AI-era workplace
New report: “Double skills gap” holding back young people in the AI-era workplace, with employers highlighting a lack of emotional resilience and teamwork skills Employers…
Why the skills gap is pointing organisations towards apprenticeships and turning higher education on its head
In this article, Sheila Flavell discusses how the skills gap and rising costs of higher education are leading organizations to consider apprenticeships as a solution.…
MP hails Leeds City College’s new teaching facility
MP Hilary Benn (second from right) at the opening of the new teaching block at Leeds City College’s Printworks campus. Matt Radcliffe Photography. Hilary Benn…
How Micro-Credentials Can Conquer the Skills Gap
In this article, Danny King offers insight into how stackable micro-credentials can help employers upskill their teams while steering employees toward their individual career goals.…
Automation is the key to getting over 50s back to work (especially for physically demanding roles)
With the UK government encouraging over 50s to return to work to tackle the labour gap, Mark argues that automation will be key to this,…
New Employer Partnership to Boost Regional Welding Skills
Bradford College has become the first education partner in the UK to launch the Energas Fabrication Excellence Student Support Scheme. The programme is part of…
The National Apprenticeship & Education Event – NORTH REGION
Since 2014 The National Apprenticeship & Education Events across the UK have been inspiring the next generation with apprenticeship, traineeship, t level and retraining opportunities.…
Encouraging employer demand for training
Investing in training and development is critical for tackling skill gaps and improving workplace productivity. Yet, despite its importance, evidence suggests that employers in the…
Checkatrade.com report calls for more apprentices in UK construction
Here, Checkatrade’s Chief People Officer John Frith discusses its ‘alarming’ findings including an all-time high skills gap, and his team’s new campaign to get thousands…