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Further and higher education election analysis out now! To achieve inclusive economic growth, the UK needs a well-educated and skilled workforce. Sandra McNally Gugliemo Ventura and Gill Wyness argue for: * an “apprenticeship guarantee” for young people and change in how the apprenticeship levy works to facilitate this.  * More graduates, particularly for the strategic sectors in which the UK has a comparative advantage. * More people educated to sub-degree level. The say achieving economic growth and prosperity involves public investment in education and skills - and this requires a complete change of trajectory. Read more about the challenges facing further and higher education: https://lnkd.in/eimh2xaP

Happy New Year all! I thought I’d take this opportunity, in the new year, to reflect on what has happened in my life in the last 12 months. The last year has been quite a banner year for me, with a few main events for celebration. In the last year, I graduated with a 2:1 from Newcastle University with a BA in Politics. This degree, and opportunity to study a subject I love, is something I really treasure and value. As they say, education is the one thing nobody can take away from you, and getting this degree, and all the experiences it has presented me, has helped to shape me into the person I am now. Especially writing my dissertation, based on the impact of the Northern Powerhouse and Levelling Up initiatives on northern Local Government. As a proud northerner, and huge local government nerd, this dissertation, and all the research that went into it, wasn’t all easy, but was 100% worth it. Also, to conclude my graduation with being student orator, and delivering a speech about being #StateSchoolProud, the unique challenges which come with being a student during COVID-19, and coming from a working class background to a Russell Group university, I’m so glad I had this opportunity, and the positive response on the day, is something I treasure. Also, in the last year, I accepted a place on the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) for Local Government, and started in my role in Community Engagement at London Borough of Sutton. The experiences I have had on this scheme so far have been diverse, and exciting. From Chair based exercises to engage with elderly residents, to sending out voting forms to councillors, I am really enjoying my role, and the NGDP. As anyone who was friends with me at university knows, the NGDP was exactly what I wanted after university, and it is turning out exactly as I wanted. I have also had the opportunity to speak on a panel at Northumbria University about careers in the public sector, and my experiences on the NGDP, and I look forward to continuing this promotion of careers in local government in 2024. I hope this coming year can be a year of progress, self discovery and getting used to London prices! #graduate #localgovernment #communityengagement #politics 

The countdown is on, nominations for the LBELs 2024 close in just over a month's time! If you know of a lecturer, employer, tutor, or assessor, from within the land-based and environment sector who teaches, instructs, or employs an apprentice - make sure they nominate one of their brilliant learners for an LBEL this year! More info in the video below 👇 - and online here: bit.ly/LBELS2024

Never heard of T Levels? Ever wondered what hosting a T Level learner on a placement entails? Want to find out more? Inside Housing's latest article reveals how WDH have worked in collaboration with the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group to make a positive impact on our learners first steps into their career! Could you make a difference too? #TLevels #managementandadministration #placement #learningthroughpractice #learningoutsidetheclassroom

Congratulations to the young people celebrating their grades this week following 2-3 yrs of hard work. Yet again coverage of results day ignored the increasing demand among students for alternative routes to university such as degree apprenticeships. A skilled workforce, recruitment and talent retention are consistently cited by employers as among the top issues facing business. But a simple look at government’s apprenticeship website reveals just 69 degree apprenticeship vacancies - that’s 69 in the whole of England. It’s simply not acceptable and illustrated the urgent need for business to work more intensively with training providers to radically increase the range of opportunities across every region and nation of the UK. CBI (Confederation of British Industry) British Chambers of Commerce Make UK Institute of Directors (IoD) Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Andy Berry Matt Tudor John Laramy CBE, MSc, BSc (Hons), MCIOB Rob Bosworth Phil Sayles Jackie Grubb Mark Bolton Laurence Frewin

Do you know how UK international school qualifications, such as International GCSEs, International O levels, International AS Levels and International A Levels, work? 🤔 They’re globally trusted international qualifications developed by UK-based awarding bodies that offer students comprehensive knowledge and recognition by employers, universities and higher education institutes worldwide! Find out the benefits for students and schools in our e-guide to UK international school qualifications 👉 https://ow.ly/jMfE50UgzTN #BritishCouncilPartnerSchools #SupportingQualityEducation #UKInternationalQualifications

Manchester's Top HND Programs: A Guide to Career-Focused Education Manchester's Top HND Programs: A Guide to Career-Focused Education Manchester is a hub for higher education, with numerous institutions offering a range of programs that cater to diverse student needs. One of the most popular choices for students is the Higher National Diploma (HND), which is a career-focused qualification that prepares students for specific industries. In this article, we will delve into the top HND programs offered in Manchester, highlighting their key features, benefits, and career outcomes. What is an HND? A Higher National Diploma (HND) is a 2-year post-A-level qualificat... > Readmore https://lnkd.in/e6kE75Mm