Response to Social Market Foundation research

Response to Social Market Foundation research

Responding to research published today (22 April) by the Social Market Foundation, Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: “It is really encouraging to see the results of the polling by the Social Market Foundation which confirmed that more...
Reskilling: why the UK needs to reform vocational education

Reskilling: why the UK needs to reform vocational education

The UK could learn from the German model of vocational education, which fosters partnerships between learners, companies and unions to build skills in the context of real jobs. To make it a success, however, we first need to change our thinking. Reskilling is much...
The role of digital in building better and greener

The role of digital in building better and greener

Why is digital construction important? The construction industry is a major economic driver in the UK, accounting for over 6% of GDP and employing over 2 million people (ONS). Getting younger generations into construction is challenging due to the long-standing...
Check out our resources this National Careers Week

Check out our resources this National Careers Week

For National Careers Week, our Learning Resource and Content Manager Thomas Shirt highlights the online resources we have available to engage young people and help set them on the path to success. I wanted to start this blog by taking the opportunity to thank every...
Five reasons to do an apprenticeship

Five reasons to do an apprenticeship

Business administration apprentice Kimmy Kimani was named Apprentice of the Year 2020 at the BAME Apprenticeship Awards. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February 2021), she gives her top five reasons for doing an apprenticeship. You can ‘earn while you...