Tag: STEM
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NATIONAL RETRAINING SCHEME
The national retraining scheme is the government’s new programme to prepare adults for future changes to the economy, including those brought about by automation, and to help them retrain into better jobs. The national retraining scheme is a manifesto commitment and was announced at the autumn 2017 budget. The scheme is a part of…
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MAJOR NEW REPORT ON THE STEM SKILLS SHORTAGE
A report in FE News highlights a major new report issued with regard to skills shortages in STEM subjects. Written for FENews by Rob Slane Head of Marketing for EMSI UK. In his article he states :- We often hear from the Government, media and employer groups that Britain faces a shortage in Science, Technology,…
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THE BAKER CLAUSE : ONE YEAR ON SECTOR RESPONSE
FE News has reported on the Baker Clause after its first year and included a response from leading lights within the sector including comments from Deirdre Hughes. https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/24190-the-baker-clause-one-year-on-sector-response?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20190109_m149149742_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=The+Baker+clause_3A+One+year+on+-+Sector+Response In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the need to improve the technical education system in England. Successive governments have recognised the importance of…
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SURVEY ABOUT HELPING STUDENTS MAKING CHOICES
Office for Students consults on information, advice and guidance about higher education We are currently developing our strategy for improving information, advice and guidance about higher education. As part of this work, we are exploring development of a new resource to support students with their decision making. We want all potential higher education students to…
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FE NEWS: THE ROLE OF TERTIARY EDUCATION IN PROVIDING HIGHER LEVEL SKILLS
An article written by Chris Hale, Director of Policy, Universities UK for FE News claims” “The role of the tertiary education system in meeting the work force challenges of the country has never been more important.” https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-article/22621-universities-role-in-providing-higher-level-skills His article continues : As a society, we’re entering new territory with the coming of the Fourth Industrial…
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UNIVERSITY LEAVES MEN IN SOME SUBJECTS ‘WORSE OFF’ THAN PEERS WITHOUT DEGREES
In today’s Independent it has been reported that more than 130,000 men are enrolling on university courses each year that leave them worse off in future earnings early in their careers than non-graduates as revealed in a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/university-subjects-students-graduates-courses-degrees-higher-education-sam-gyimah-ifs-a8651046.html Male students studying one of seven university subjects – creative arts,…
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CAREER CHOICES: YOUNG PEOPLE IN NORTHERN IRELAND
NEW RESEARCH REPORT GOES LIVE! This research piloted for the first time an approach designed to find out more about young people’s perceptions of careers, choices and their future prospects in Northern Ireland. DMH report skills 061118 FINAL REPORT The aim was to connect with young people in schools and colleges between the age of…
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ADULTS TO BENEFIT FROM DIGITAL SKILLS OVERHAUL
Written by Department for Education Published: 18 October 2018 in FE News https://www.fenews.co.uk/press-releases/21128-news-story-adults-to-benefit-from-digital-skills-overhaul?utm_source=MadMimi&utm_medium=email&utm_content=FE+News+via+email+-+Daily+update&utm_campaign=20181018_m147808455_Daily+fenews+update+via+RSS&utm_term=Adults+to+benefit+from+digital+skills+overhaul Consultation launched to help more adults get the digital skills they need to get on in life and work. Adult digital skills qualifications are to be overhauled under plans announced today (18 October) by Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton to…
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LORD MAYOR OF LONDON LAUNCHES: EQUAL PLAY
“What does gender equality mean in childhood?” The Mayor wants to tackle gender stereotyping early so every child can reach their full potential. As part of his flagship #BehindEveryGreatCity campaign, City Hall is hosting an Equal Play event on 29 October 2018 from 9.00 – 17.00 at City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA View Map…
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AI IS A DOOR TO PRODCTIVITY GAINS, BUT DATA LITERACY HOLDS THE KEY
Andy Cotgreave, Technical Evangelist and Senior Director, Tableau https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-article/20724-ai-is-a-door-to-productivity-gains-but-data-literacy-holds-the-keys The report below by Andy Cotgrave for FE News warns of a potential skills shortage and also highlights the growing call for data literacy. Productivity is a very British problem. According to the latest figures from the OECD, us Brits are among the hardest workers in Europe,…