Event - Developing the autonomous learner: supporting transitions from FE to HE
Aimhigher Vocational Progression, in partnership with the Sheffield Hallam University CPLA CETL and Higher Futures, invites you to participate in a half-day workshop.
Wednesday 12 March 2008, Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Sheffield Hallam University
Event - 'Go Higher - Stay Local' Progression Opportunities Fair
Higher Education Fair and Exhibition for learners, in conjunction with Aimhigher South Yorkshire.
Thursday 17 April 2008, The Hubs, Sheffield Hallam University
14-19 Education - Schools wary of diplomas, say Lib Dems (Guardian, 26 February 2008)
More than one fifth of schools have not signed up to teach the government's flagship diploma qualifications that will be introduced in schools and colleges from September.
14-19 Education - Record numbers of young people are qualified for work and life as target is hit a year early(DCSF, 26 February 2008)
The Secretary of State Ed Balls today congratulated young people, schools, colleges and those offering work-based training as new figures show that the skill level of young people in England has never been higher and a key target has been exceeded a year early.
Apprenticeships - British businesses back Brown's call for more apprenticeships (DIUS, 25 February 2008)
Leading employers have today committed to adding over 4,000 apprenticeship places. The announcement came as a kick-start to Apprenticeships Week and was welcomed by Skills Secretary John Denham.
Apprenticeships - New research reveals Apprenticeships significantly improve business performance (Learning and Skills Council, 27 February 2008)
New research released today to mark the start of Apprenticeship Week 2008 highlights that employing apprentices has a hugely beneficial impact on overall business performance.
Employer Engagement - HEFCE to provide £105 million to expand employer engagement courses (HEFCE, 21 February 2008)
HEFCE will provide at least £105 million over the next three years to support the development of courses where the cost is jointly shared by the individual, the state and the employer.
Engineering Sector - Developing skills that will put UK on top of the world(Telegraph, 22 February 2008)
Bob Gibbon, Managing Director of the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing, believes that, with a little creativity, British manufacturing can take on the best.
Further Education - A sector divided on the path ahead (Guardian, 26 February 2008)
We ask college lecturers and managers what direction FE should take.
Health and Social Care Sector - A service for all vocations (Guardian, 29 February 2008)
Due to television programmes like Casualty and Holby City, many pupils believe that the NHS only employs doctors and nurses.Report on how the health service, with the help of schools, is opening young peoples' eyes to the diversity of job opportunities.
Skills - 182,000 workers needed for 2012 (BBC, 26 February 2008)
The construction industry needs to find 182,000 more workers in the rush to complete buildings for the 2012 London Olympics, an industry body says.
Skills - The skills gap deepens (The Times, 27 February 2008)
A lack of investment in talent over the past decades and forays into less hospitable terrain are creating a recruitment headache.
Vocational Education - Uni not for all, says Brit winner(BBC, 21 February 2008)
University is not the only option open to ambitious youngsters, according to Brit Awards winner Kate Nash.
Vocational Education - Vocational targets in doubt despite record skill awards (Financial Times, 27 February 2008)
The number of people awarded vocational qualifications has risen to a record high, but the pace of growth has continued to slow, suggesting that the government will be hard pressed to meet ambitious targets to boost skills.
