Our sector is incredibly diverse, which is one of its many strengths. We all have a lot in common, too - and it's important that we have a clear voice to represent our shared interests. By bringing everyone in the sector together under one identity we can create the strong image we need to be recognised and appreciated.
FE Works has been created by the Further Education Reputation Strategy Group (FERSG) to enhance the reputation of the FE sector on a national level.
How employers and trainers cooperate to build successful companies.
This supplement also showcases:
how further education contributes to Britain’s economy
teaching new technologies for a 21st-century workforce
vocation, vocation, vocation: how to be a leader in your field.
A Guardian supplement produced for the FE Reputation Strategy Group
Further Education sector welcomes Train to Gain study showing learner benefits
Chair of the FE Reputation Strategy Group, Dr Alison Birkinshaw, has welcomed today's report from the Learning and Skills Council showing that Train to Gain continues to benefit employers and employees. More than 77% of employers say Train to Gain has equipped their employees with valuable job-related skills which have resulted in increased performance, and 90 per cent of learners who have completed their programme say they are pleased with training they received.
Dr Alison Birkinshaw, who is also principal of York College, said:
"This survey confirms what FE colleges and training providers know already, that Train to Gain has made a real difference to employers and has ensured that many thousands of learners can benefit from relevant training and other learning opportunities that might otherwise not be available. It is particularly pleasing to note that Train to Gain is making a long term difference to employees who are reporting improved performance, better pay and a greater commitment to further training."
"The FE Reputation Group is delighted that the work of the FE providers is recognised in this way, and that government funding can be coupled to high standards of delivery to make such a difference to the lives of individuals and the prosperity of businesses and communities."
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Adult Learners' Week is the UK's largest and longest running learning campaign. Held each May, it encourages thousands of adults, whatever their age and background, to give learning a go.
More information is available at www.alw.org.uk
VQ Day celebrates the millions of people who will gain a vocational qualification this year that will be the stepping stone to a brighter future. It will be the third annual day to honouring vocational achievement. VQ Day is led by Edge, in conjunction with a variety of sector organisations.
For more information visit www.vqday.org