VET
Government commits £170 million for Institutes of Technology to bridge the skills gap in the UK
1 February 2017
To boost skills, and to keep up with the accelerating pace of technical change, new strategies are being introduced to address issues around lifelong learning and deficiencies in skills
Apprenticeships and skills minister called to give priority to lifelong learning
26 January 2017
As Brexit increases the urgency to close the skills gap MPs are seeking more funding for adult...
Rural living can seriously affect your access to skills
19 January 2017
A new report shows that those living in the countryside face real disadvantages in accessing...
Government gives L&D professionals inadequate time to comment on the new IfA
16 January 2017
The Government is criticised for the “absurdly short period of time” given for responses to the...
Apprentice-led civil service team eyes big expansion in 2017
5 January 2017
A crack team of civil service apprentices is set to double in size in 2017, after Whitehall's...
Underpayment of apprentices spoiling the reputation of some VET
3 January 2017
New statistics show widespread underpayment of UK apprentices
Skills shortages are the biggest threat to UK competitiveness
20 December 2016
A new survey reveals that a lack of skills is compromising economic success and calls for greater...
Skills shortages in Europe not due to a lack of education and training
14 December 2016
A new briefing from CEDEFOP recognises there are skill shortages in certain industries and blames a...
TJ Awards 2016 – winners announced
6 December 2016
TJ Awards 2016 concluded with 45 winners being announced at a fabulous Gala Dinner in the City of...
Dishonest organisations and training suppliers jeopardise success of the apprenticeship levy
2 December 2016
A new report warns that employers and training providers might plan to use the levy funding but not...
What do US employees want from their learning at work?
1 December 2016
What are the top three changes in workplace learning that employees from across the Pond want from...
Google embarks on a major training initiative to reduce the UK’s digital divide
29 November 2016
Jonathan Owen reports on the digital skills crisis and Government delays that has prompted some of...
SMEs could suffer from lack of funding once the new apprenticeship levy is launched
24 November 2016
The AELP warns that small and medium-employers, who supply more than half the country’s...
Government’s focus on numbers puts skills reform at risk
17 November 2016
A new report from the City & Guilds Group advises Whitehall to focus on quality rather...
Utilities leaders urged to embrace apprenticeship levy opportunity
28 October 2016
Chris Wood explains why updated plans for the apprenticeship levy are positive news for...