Kathryn discusses the crucial role of private sector engagement in implementing quality apprenticeships, as outlined in the ILO’s recommendation. She highlights the benefits of industry-relevant training, financial investment, mentorship, and enhanced employability. The launch of the Corporate Champions for Apprenticeships platform at the World Economic Forum in Davos demonstrates progress in driving private sector commitment. In the realm of global workforce development, the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Quality Apprenticeships Recommendation (R208) is a breakthrough for governm ..read more

Mark Dawe, CEO of The Skills Network, discusses how the FE sector should continue embracing technology and developing new ways of working to deliver better outcomes for students. The Importance of Innovation in Online Education As CEO of one of the largest online education and skills providers in the UK, it’s always a great privilege as well as a responsibility to be able to be at the forefront of developing new ideas and technologies that can help take learners to the next level in their learning journey. Celebrating Creativity and Innovation Day As we mark Creativity and Innovation Day thi ..read more

Sommet Education, an international leader in hospitality management education, has unveiled a new step in its strategic digital expansion initiative. Focused on elevating executive and lifelong learning, the group has introduced a range of innovative online executive certificates to meet professionals’ evolving needs and enhance their expertise across diverse industries, which are available through Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches starting next month. The surge in digital education represents a transformative shift in the global learning landscape, driven by advancements in ..read more

As part of World Voice Day, Explorance, a leading provider of next-generation feedback analytics solutions, has launched a new initiative to encourage students to speak up and use their voice to highlight the importance of creating safe spaces for courageous conversations in higher education. World Voice Day is an annual celebration of the voice phenomenon on a global scale. This day aims to promote the infinite importance of the voice in our daily lives as a tool to drive meaningful change. On this occasion, Explorance wants to empower students around the world to share thoughts and opinion ..read more

Working with partners Cradlepoint and Sky Business, Jisc now delivers easy, seamless wifi cellular connectivity to enhance learning and teaching Jisc announces a cost-effective new way to extend connectivity and improve digital equity for UK education and research. Extending eduroam provides safe, authenticated access to digital learning by making seamless wifi connectivity available in off-campus locations such as public libraries, student accommodation or public transport.  Working with world-class technology partners Cradlepoint (part of Ericsson) and Sky Business, Jisc has extended ..read more

Members of the UK Parliament have called for the UK to invest in its digital skills pipeline in order to meet the growth of new technologies like Crypto, AI, and Blockchain. In a debate yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 16th April) in the UK Parliament led by Dr Lisa Cameron MP, MPs debated the need for the UK to invest in equipping people with the skills they need to pursue careers in the digital economy. Lisa Cameron MP who led the debate and is Chair of the influential Crypto and Digital Assets APPG in Parliament said “The Government has set out an ambitious vision of establishing the UK as a ..read more

Skills-first, expert-led community will support business, HR, L&D and talent leaders with practical advice, behind-the-scenes knowledge and challenging discussions. Degreed, the enterprise platform for skills-first learning, is launching The Shift, an online community that dives deep into the skills-first shift, sharing the stories, ideas, and advice of business leaders working on this transformation right now. The community will unite the current discourse around skills-first organizations, bringing experts and explorers together in a single place to learn from each other, face challeng ..read more

New BAE Systems Digital Intelligence report explores perceived barriers to tech careers in the UK, providing insight into how the industry can better reach a more diverse talent pool Almost half (42%) of the British public believes a lack of Information Technology (IT) and tech education throughout primary and secondary school has been a barrier to a potential career in tech, new research from BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence business has revealed. The study, Driving Digital Diversity, surveyed more than 2,000 people across the UK working inside and outside of tech and cyber ..read more

Trinity College London (Trinity) has launched a free AI-powered tool which lets EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers create fresh, tailored, and ready-to-use lesson plans in a few clicks. The intuitive tool enables teachers to give previous lesson history, which creates lessons in context to a learning pathway. Called NoteLab English, this AI platform has been designed to allow teachers to customise lesson plans by age, ability, lesson duration and more — using a variety of audio and visual content to ensure lessons are topical and engaging. It has been developed in close consultatio ..read more

Coleg Cambria (@colegcambria) has retained its position as a leader in cyber security education The college – based in Deeside, Llysfasi, Wrexham and Northop – received a gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as part of its CyberFirst initiative, which aims to address the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria is one of only eight institutions in Wales to achieve this benchmark. The good news comes as interest grows in the college’s popular Digital Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Cyber Security, aimed at prospective learners pursuing a career in IT, software development and engi ..read more