There are various professional bodies and organisations around the world that are vital to upskilling individuals and preparing them for the world of work. In fact, a report from 2015 refers to them as the “unsung heroes in contributing to society.
IfATE approval for our BTEC Higher National Diploma helps address skills gap.
At Pearson we have long understood the need for high quality vocational and technical education and our BTEC Higher Nationals qualifications have led the way both in the UK and internationally for many years. To that end we have followed with interest the recommendations from the DfE Review for qualifications at Levels 4 and 5.
According to Deloitte, only 20% of companies are confident in their [workforce] skills for the future, which means there is a significant skills gap in terms of the talent pipeline, a statement often backed up by recruiters.
And for those in work today, 90% are expected to require significantly different skill sets by 2030 (McKinsey & Co); it is vital that investment is made into the future of our workforce.
What could be truer in today’s society? Adaptability, flexibility, value; it’s what all learners are asking for. This is backed up by the Pearson 2020 Global Learner Survey, in which 73% of participants globally agree that the notion of working for one employer for your entire career is old fashioned.
Higher technical education (HTE) at Levels 4 and 5 (equivalent to the first two years of an UK honours degree) already plays a vital role in supplying the UK’s labour market with a highly skilled workforce, but it is an often an overlooked higher education option. Despite a decline in numbers since 2000, however, HTE is now looks set for a resurgence.
In what is consistently described as an ‘unprecedented year’, the education sector is witnessing its own rapid change. Ensuring that learning is accessible, relevant, and meets the needs of local markets has always been a challenge, but in 2020 this need has become even greater.
Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.
Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.
Cloud computing is still a relatively new concept to the corporate world, despite most of us interacting with the cloud on a daily basis. It wouldn’t be inaccurate to suggest than many of us even take it for granted.
