FE News’ Post

🎓 Industry leaders discuss the future of qualifications Alison Morris (Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards (FISSS), Justine Fosh (Cogent Skills), and Phil Beach CBE (Energy & Utility Skills) offer valuable insights on reforming the qualifications landscape: ✋ Welcome pause on BTEC defunding 🤝 Closer alignment needed between qualifications and industry needs 🛠️ Emphasis on vocational pathways, particularly at Level 2 📚 T Levels: A step forward, but not a complete solution 🔗 Skills England's potential to bridge industry-education gap Dive into this thought-provoking discussion on shaping a skills system here: https://lnkd.in/e__4bEpY

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to selecting an EPA organisation. In our blog, we explore why choosing a small, bespoke End Point Assessment organisation might just be the winning move for you and your apprentices. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/edCNHkvE #endpointassessment #personalisedservice #flexibility #expertise #togetherwegrow

Delighted that we have launched this important resource for ensuring apprentices receive the best deal possible for their careers guidance offer. Examples from colleges and training providers alongside inspiration on how to approach the Gatsby Benchmarks for this mode of learning. Apprentices should be as entitled to a world class offer of impartial information, advice and guidance with experiences and encounters as any other learner. Indeed, responding to supporting their best next steps #careersleaders #careersadvisers #independenttrainingproviders #apprentices #post16

Provider & Coach Webinar: Preparing Apprentices for EPA Fri 26th April, 12:30-1:30pm 🗓 We invite coaches working for providers to attend this webinar to find out how to prepare apprentices for end point assessment. We’ll look at tips to get them best possible grade, know what to expect from EPA, and recognise what the assessor is looking for. https://lnkd.in/e6t-X4Gj #epa #endpointassessment #webinar #apprentices

The theme for National Skills Week 2024 is Game Changer! Discover how choosing Vocational Education and Skills Training can be the ultimate game changer in your career and life- igniting paths to personal and professional success, giving you the competitive edge with skills and confidence to thrive. Whether you’re at high school, leaving school, looking to upskill or even switch gears and pursue a new passion, vocational training allows you to take control of your future, delivering practical, real-world skills that you can apply immediately in the workplace, ensuring you’re job-ready from day one with the capacity to stay ahead in an ever-evolving economy. Keep an eye out during National Skills Week and discover how Vocational Education can be the ultimate game changer in your career and life!

Published yesterday, the Skills Commission report: Building a World-Class Skills System. A very interesting read on how to address UK skills challenges.   The report digs in to the key issues influencing current and predicted skills shortages and identifies five major areas of potential improvement: - improving skills policy decision-making structures - securing sustainable investment in further education - removing barriers for young learners - maximising employer investment in skills - making lifelong learning a reality for all.   Great to see the importance of the FE sector recognised and recommendations put forward for more sustainable investment! https://lnkd.in/eJsbRFNV

Make UK has today launched the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission, with the aim to tackle the growing skills deficit in manufacturing and engineering across the country. The organisation has brought together experts in education, training and industry to diagnose the wide scale problems in the skills system and create an effective talent pathway into manufacturing. Co-chaired by former Minster for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Rt Hon Robert Halfon and former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Tom Watson, Baron Watson of Wyre Forest, the Industrial Strategy Skills Commission aims to identify key priorities that Government must address to support vital skills creation, while highlighting emerging issues so industry and Government can respond effectively. The Commissioners will be supported by an advisory group of leading education experts, industry experts and policy makers. According to Make UK, the country’s manufacturers are still struggling to recruit with some 58,000 unfilled live vacancies, while the talent pipeline continues to decline at an alarming rate. Apprentice starts are down 42 per cent since the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced seven years ago and T-levels, designed to deliver much-needed technical skills into industry, still do not have the required uptake to make a ‘meaningful difference.’ Read the full report over on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTKKP3KB #MACHINERY #MakeUK #industrialstrategy #manufacturing #employmentcrisis #skillsgap

Investing in skills and technology is key for boosting productivity in the UK manufacturing sector. The latest In-Comm Training Barometer highlights that 86% of firms are maintaining their spending, with 61% planning to take on apprentices. Despite global challenges, the industry remains committed to nurturing talent and enhancing capabilities. Explore the full report to see how businesses are gearing up for a future of growth and innovation. #SkillsGap #Productivity #UKManufacturing Read more: https://lnkd.in/e24UaFHv

📢 Important Update! As of 1 July 2024, the Australian Government has introduced new targeted support services for apprentices and employers through Apprentice Connect Australia Providers. These changes aim to better support apprentices, trainees, and their employers with improved mentoring, specialised assistance, and enhanced technology. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gyPS5ftV Follow us for more updates and insights! 💡 #VocationalEducation #RTOs