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Overall, the cash outlay on post-18 further education, higher education, and adult apprenticeships is around £27bn. Just 7% is spent on adult education. Even less is spent on Level 3 and below provision. A mere 2% of this £27bn is allocated to tailored learning for adults attending local community education and skills centres. Our residents with lower skills deserve better. The 'context' of work has changed drastically over the past few years and will continue to do so with the increasing importance on digital skills, the introduction of new technologies, the focus on new sectors like the green industries. Adult Community Education deserves better. Step2Skills #adulted

In the recent budget, the government announced plans to invest £300 million into further education, along with significant increases in apprentice wages and measures to help ease the burden of national insurance contributions for employers. This funding aims to improve the quality of educational resources and support the growth of apprenticeships, ensuring that more individuals can access valuable training opportunities. At Metaverse Learning, we believe in enhancing educational experiences through innovative solutions that empower learners. Our commitment to supporting apprenticeships stems from our goal to improve learning outcomes and equip students with the skills they need for success. Thats why we collaborate closely with further education colleges to provide innovative solutions that improve learning outcomes. Explore how we’re contributing to this vital sector and making a difference - https://lnkd.in/egqgi8Xu Read the full article here and stay informed on the latest industry events - https://lnkd.in/eNvjm8zz #MetaverseLearning #Innovation #Learning

November 24, 2024 - LaTarence Dunbar, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, proudly unveils a pioneering Entrepreneurship Pilot Program alongside new EB-5 Service Centers. This dual initiative is designed to create jobs, enhance workforce training, and address critical workforce gaps, including immigration solutions while equipping participants with essential business skills. Launching in Georgia, Texas, Florida, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Nevada, Missouri, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Michigan, the program leverages AI and AR to transform entrepreneurship education for high school students and underserved communities. Key Program Features: Launch EB-5 Service Centers: Create sustainable jobs and provide workforce training. Prepare High School Students: Equip underserved youth with vital business skills. Support Immigration Solutions: Train new workforce entrants to meet labor demands. Participants will engage in immersive AI and AR experiences, learning through virtual product development, AR-based marketing, and AI-driven financial planning. About LaTarence Dunbar: A retired professional athlete, Dunbar has dedicated over a decade to workforce development through the U.S. Department of Apprenticeship Programs. His initiatives align with federal goals, creating sustainable talent pipelines. For more information, contact: Website:

To expand #YouthApprenticeship across communities, states must design systems that ensure quality, access, and accountability. 💡 But how? Today, our 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 team is sharing a helpful new guide—with case studies—for state leaders eager to expand opportunities for young people. Read our new brief for considerations on designing an apprenticeship governance structure and how to model existing systems, like those in Maryland, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. 🦀🌴🧀 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g5XQ9TB6

How much funding do you lose? 🚀 Calling all Apprenticeship Training Providers! 🚀 It takes huge amounts of dedication and commitment to support apprentices on their journey to success. However, we also recognise the challenges that learner withdrawals can pose to your funding and completion rates. That's why we've developed a powerful tool to help you navigate these challenges effectively. Introducing our Lost Funding Calculator – a simple resource designed to provide insights into the potential impact of early withdrawals on your funding. Develop your understand of how withdrawals affect your on-program funding and completion rates. Armed with this knowledge, you can develop strategic measures to support learners and optimise your funding outcomes. Don't let learner withdrawals catch you off guard. Empower your training program with the insights needed to drive success. Check out our Lost Funding Calculator today and take control of your learning world! 💡✨ https://lnkd.in/eNAVKGp2 #ApprenticeshipTraining #LostFundingCalculator #TrainingProviders #EducationEmpowerment #OptimizeFundingOutcomes

The new school year has commenced and it’s time to rethink the traditional paths to career success. For too long, a four-year college degree has been seen as the only way forward. But with rising education costs and the emergence of different education-to-carer pathways like apprenticeships and self-directed learning, it's clear that success isn't one-size-fits-all. Check out our latest blog "Learning Unbound: Redefining Education Paths" in partnership with American Student Assistance to explore how we can redefine education-to-career pathways and embrace a more flexible, lifelong approach to education >> https://hubs.la/Q02QjMw80 #TransformWorkandLearning #ReimagineEducation #MultiplePathways

PA's Labor organizations are crucial to apprenticeship success, but they face challenges like student readiness and funding. Addressing these roadblocks can strengthen their impact and drive workforce development forward. Learn more about #ApprenticeshipPA https://buff.ly/46ldDkl #WorkforceDevelopment #Networking #CareerPath #EarnAndLearn

🗳 Get those voting muscles ready! As K-12 districts continue to face challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers, nearly every state has embraced teacher apprenticeship programs. But what outcomes can a K-12 district, institution of higher ed, and state agency expect? And what key learnings and best practices can be applied to scaling your inclusive, on-the-job teacher training? Reach University and Charles Koch Foundation are ready to pull back the curtain to share the data and playbook behind four years of deploying #ApprenticeshipDegrees to thousands of adult learners across hundreds of rural and underserved districts in nearly a dozen states. We need your help to bring this panel to life! Cast your SXSW EDU ballot to learn: 🍎 Affordability: Without DOL federal funding, how can you launch a debt-free and low-cost teacher apprenticeship program at scale? 🍎 Employer-Based Partnerships: How to make the apprenticeship work for the employer and apprentice? What are the data-driven benchmarks of success? 🍎 Credit for Work: How to scale the teacher apprenticeship within the rails of traditional accreditation? 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gRX8CbSZ #TeacherApprenticeships #TeacherShortageSolutions #Job2Degree #HigherEd #K12

The votes are coming in quick for SXSW PanelPicker® and CKF team members need your support. This site is the official online ballot box where the public has a say in which content will be featured at next year’s SXSW EDU gathering in Austin, Texas. Team members from CKF have been included in multiple session ideas and need your votes to ensure these sessions are part of the final programming, including: • Scaling Teacher Apprenticeships: 4 Years of Data And Learning. For the last four years, Reach University has been helping K-12 schools districts tackle their recruiting and retention challenges. As the country’s first teacher apprenticeship program, how did the organization do it? Reach University leaders and their funding partners at CKF will share four years of inputs, outputs, and learnings about how to scale teacher apprenticeship programs. The panel would feature our own Kenzi Staab , as well as experts from Reach University . Vote for this panel here: https://lnkd.in/gRX8CbSZ

EEC announced today the first round of pilot partnerships to boost economic mobility pathways for early childhood educators, with a focus on family child care: * The Community Group will support center-based apprenticeship programs Three organizations will serve as FCC intermediary support: * Family Services of Central MA, serving EEC's Western and Central regions * United Way of Massachusetts Bay , serving EEC’s Metro Boston and the Northeast regions * The SEIU Education and Support Fund, serving EEC’s Southeast and Cape region In 2024, the three organizations for FCC intermediary support will collaborate to design a high-quality training program to support new FCCs through licensure and developing core educator competencies. In 2025, the three vendors will implement these programs by creating a system of program recruitment, mentorship pairing, and quality management, which aims to graduate a combined 250 FCC educators by 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecQeUhiQ #Apprenticeships #FamilyChildCare #Workforce #EconomicMobility