Searching for a hire power High vacancy rates continue to blight FE, with courses scrapped and agency costs soaring. We examine teacher recruitment problems – and potential solutions
Let’s shift perceptions on built environment apprenticeships Our apprenticeships are bridging skills gaps in construction, but we need stronger industry collaboration and better mentorship in our sector
Small is beautiful for learners tackling microcredentials As rising tuition costs and shifting workforce demands reshape education, microcredentials are emerging as a flexible alternative
Do we really need functional skills anyway? In truth, the value of numeracy and literacy has fallen now that you can learn practical skills from online videos
With the right opportunities we can become AI makers, not takers The world is moving to an era of AI automation, but this makes demand for uniquely human skills even stronger
Apprenticeships help solve housing sector brain drain Exodus of skilled professionals is threatening the housing sector’s future. Apprenticeships offer a solution
Put apprentices centre stage to sustain our cultural sector The National Theatre’s apprenticeship training programme means vacancies are filled and young people get the break they need to enter the industry
Careers education and employer visits are key to success Young people are aware of apprenticeships – but our research shows how better guidance at school boosts likelihood they’ll take them up