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The voice of employer led sector skills bodies. We represent, promote and support 18 sector skills bodies across the UK.
ECITB is helping close the construction workforce gap - supporting 100k new recruits by championing fresh thinking on pathways, partnerships & practical support.
As a Skills Federation member, they show the power of Sector Skills Bodies in action.
👉 skillsfederation.org/tackling-the...
In this latest FE Week article, our CEO Dr Fiona Aldridge explores the gap between strategic intent and workforce readiness, and what that means for further education providers.
📖 Read the full article here from FE Week 👇
feweek.co.uk/questions-re...
In response to the Industrial Strategy published by the government today, Dr @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, Chief Executive of Skills Federation said:
#Investment #Government #Skills #IndustrialStrategy #Strategy
What skills will we need to make net zero a reality - across the UK? Our Director of Policy, Alison Morris, joins leading voices calling for urgent action to close the green skills gap. A must-read for anyone interested in sustainability and skills.
Read here: www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/br...
Our Director of Policy, Alison Morris, has shared Skills Federation’s response to the recent #SpendingReview - welcoming targeted investment in sectors like #AI, #creative industries and #nuclear, and calling for a robust, well-funded skills system to match.
12.06.2025 09:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our Director of Policy, Alison Morris, has responded to today's official launch of Skills England. As the national conversation shifts toward long-term skills reform, we’ll be playing our role in ensuring employer needs remain front and centre. 👇
#Skills #SkillsEngland
The Youth Voice Census is closing soon - and this is your last chance to have your say!
👉 If you support young people in any setting, please share and encourage participation.
www.youthemployment.org.uk/youth-voice-...
Director of Policy, Alison Morris, shares her response to today’s announcement on apprenticeships and skills investment.
Read the full piece on FENews here: www.fenews.co.uk/skills/appre...
We’re pleased to share that our Chief Executive, Dr @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, has been appointed to the newly established Skills England board - an executive agency of DfE tasked with shaping a more coherent, responsive, and employer-focused skills system.
27.05.2025 09:50 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0📣 New AI & Skills report from FSSC shows financial services is the sector most likely to be reshaped by AI.
Fiona Aldridge will also be chairing a panel at today’s Skills Conference - 'Skills as a driver of long-term competitiveness'.
Download - financialservicesskills.org/wp-content/u...
New from Alison Morris @skillsfederation.bsky.social
Foundation Apprenticeships promise flexibility - but at what cost?
A must-read for anyone thinking seriously about the future of apprenticeships.
🔗 www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/fo...
#Apprenticeships #SkillsPolicy
The Immigration White Paper acknowledges what we’ve long known: migration can support our labour market, but it’s no substitute for serious investment in skills.
We must urgently reverse the decline in training and work with sector bodies to build a workforce fit for the future.
The latest research from ScreenSkills and 4Skills delivers essential insight into the UK screen workforce.
Read the research: www.screenskills.com/news/screens...
#ScreenSkills #UKFilmTV #SkillsLeadership
We’re proud to share that our CEO, Dr @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, will be joining a key panel at Lifelong Learning 2025, the Lifelong Education Institute’s annual flagship conference on the 29th of April.
More information 👉 www.lifelongeducation.uk/event-detail...
We've passed the March 31st deadline for certifying Apprenticeship frameworks, marking the end of ACE’s journey with them.
Since 2012, over 2M apprentices have been certified through ACE - an incredible milestone that speaks to the impact on learners, providers, & the wider skills sector.
In a recent House of Commons debate on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill, Ian Sollom MP (Liberal Democrats) quoted directly from Skills Federation’s submission - amplifying our call to put learners and employers first in any future reform.
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The @makeuk.bsky.social Industrial Strategy Skills Commission has released its ‘Skills for Success’ report.
@fionaaldridge.bsky.social stated
"It has been a privilege to be a commissioner and to work alongside leaders in industry, education, and policy to support talent and skills development."
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Skills Federation’s brand-new website!
With a fresh new look, our website is designed to better amplify the voice of our members and the vital work they do in driving the development of skills across their industries.
#SectorSkillsBodies
FISSS is now Skills Federation, reflecting our strengthened commitment to championing skills, training and workforce development across the UK. As the voice of our members, we drive change across the skills system: skillsfederation.org
12.02.2025 10:33 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The skills landscape is changing fast, bringing both challenges and big opportunities. But where should training providers, employers, and policymakers focus to stay ahead?
@fionaaldridge.bsky.social explores key trends shaping skills & workforce development on @fenews.bsky.social.
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The DfE has rejected calls to merge CITB & ECITB after an independent review.
@fionaaldridge.bsky.social highlights the need for a joined-up approach: "Employer perspectives will be critical to shaping a skills system that meets sector needs."
🔗 Read more: feweek.co.uk
The ACE360 by Skills Federation team are delighted to be exhibiting at the upcoming ATC conference on the 10th and 11th of March!
Join us at the ACC Liverpool at booth A77 to meet the ACE360 team and stop by Alison Morris' Workshop and AELP's panel discussion including @fionaaldridge.bsky.social
Delighted to join the Mayor's Council of Experts to support his focus on 'Jobs for Everyone' - bringing insight & ideas from my experience within the region & from my current role working with employers & sector bodies to understand & meet the skills needs of industry www.wmca.org.uk/mayor-of-the...
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Read my piece for @feweek.bsky.social on whether this week’s White Paper really was a ‘#devolution revolution’ for #skills, or just another small (and welcome) step on a long journey. feweek.co.uk/a-devolution...
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We are pleased to hear that our article on FE News, 'A New Future for Apprenticeships,' ranked as the 5th most-read article on FE News this year. We’re so proud to see our work resonating with the sector and look forward to sharing more in 2025
@fenews.bsky.social
www.fenews.co.uk/skills/2024s...
Planning ahead, we want to ensure our network is aware of our planned hours of operation over the festive season. 🎄
We wish you all a happy holiday season and a fantastic new year ahead!
We’re excited to announce an opportunity to join Skills Federation, a purpose-driven organisation powering the industry-leading EPA management solution, ACE360.
If you’re ready to contribute to our purpose-driven organisation, apply today via Indeed!
uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8...
#edinburghjobs
Our thread response to the #GetBritainWorking white paper released by the UK Government. 🧵👇
#Labour #Skills #WhitePaper #Government #Workforce
In the news today! Our CEO, Dr @fionaaldridge.bsky.social, shares her insights with FE News on the essential ingredients needed for a successful UK skills system.
Read the full article to hear Fiona's thoughts. 👇
www.fenews.co.uk/exclusive/sk...
