2+ hour ago  (361+ words) University Centre Leeds is preparing to launch a brand new'degree to help learners thrive'in the booming'Fin Tech sector. Set to start this September, the BSc (Hons) Financial Technology course is a'three-year programme that blends the core principles of finance and…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (315+ words) As the workplace continues to evolve at pace, one thing is clear: our skills system needs to keep up. The government's recent announcement of V Levels, a new vocational route designed to prepare young people for technical and professional careers,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (373+ words) A record number of sponsors are backing this year's Leeds Manufacturing Festival, as employers and industry organisations in the region seek innovative ways to address the sector's skills gap and inspire the next generation to consider careers in manufacturing. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (483+ words) FE News The government's admirable goal of creating opportunities for one million young people is a crucial step towards tackling a problem that risks leaving a generation on the sidelines of working life. Yet, this ambition is being undermined by…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (400+ words) FE News A" recent article by People Management highlights"that"training investment from"UK employers"has fallen to its lowest point in more than a decade." Investment in training is no longer a "nice to have,"its"what can set…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (674+ words) The development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales and a predicted Plaid Cymru victory in the Senedd election on May 7 were key topics as work-based learning practitioners held their annual conference on Tuesday. "Shaping Skills for a New Era…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (213+ words) Throughout the sessions, Colin and Greg engaged with experts and peers from across the sector, contributing to lively discussions and collaborative learning that the organisers described as "genuinely valuable for everyone involved." The series also created opportunities to build new…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (452+ words) A major new roofing apprenticeship programme will launch for the first time in East Sussex in September 2026, creating new routes into skilled employment while helping address a growing industry-wide skills shortage. The new Level 2 Roofer Apprenticeship, delivered by East Sussex…...

3+ mon, 34+ min ago  (305+ words) City/town of origin: Gateshead It's National Apprenticeship Week (Monday 9 January " Sunday 15 January) and we're hearing from trainee audiologist Amy-Jane Moutter about how a University of Sunderland apprenticeship is preparing her for her future career as she climbs the healthcare…...

3+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (382+ words) Eastern Education Group opened a unique manufacturing centre for the Eastern Region thanks to a link up with the Gene Haas Foundation this week. The building is situated inside the University Professional Development Centre in Bury St Edmunds thanks to…...