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.
The Work Foundation presented to the FERSG on the 20th September 2011 their proposed new research ‘The Missing Million’ into youth unemployment. Their presentation available here, shows how they plan to provide solutions to increase the employment prospects of young people the UK.
Chris Banks, Founder of VOCADEMIX presented to the FERSG on the 20th September 2011 on ways to address the lack of parity between academic and vocational qualifications. His presentation from the meeting summarises how young learners could benefit from a redesign in existing further education awards through a stronger partnership between education providers and employers.
The Further Education Reputation Strategy Group (FERSG) has launched ten simple ways further education (FE) can improve its reputation with businesses.
These ten strategies have been identified from recent research commissioned by FERSG into the reputation of FE with businesses.
Employers said that FE colleges and training providers would enhance their reputation by showcasing their impressive state-of-the art teaching facilities and communicating in a way relevant to businesses at all levels.
The Further Education Strategy Group welcomes the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills's report Measuring the Economic Impact of Further Education published today. It presents further proof of the FE and Skills sector's contribution to the economy, businesses and the community as well as the fundamental importance of improved employment prospects for the individuals undertaking learning.
Here is the annual report for the Futher Education Reputation Strategy Group (FERSG) outlining our achievements over the past 12 months. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each member for donating time and expertise to help us reach our aims and look forward to their continued support.
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