Education and skills
The future of the education system – primary, secondary, further and higher education alike – is vital to the UK economy and our wider society
Employers recognise education as critical to business competitiveness, the UK's social fabric and the personal fulfilment of individuals. Schools and colleges have an essential role to play in ensuring young people have good skills, including literacy and numeracy, to help them achieve their potential and succeed at work.
Acquiring science, technology, engineering and maths skills is particularly valuable, as these enable young people to thrive in a changing world. Universities and colleges need to focus on producing students who have the skills and knowledge to drive businesses forward and help shape workable solutions for employers and the wider community.
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From schooling to apprenticeships, key areas for education and skills
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Website gives jobs hope to engineers
Online project is aimed at retaining vital skills for the UK in areas such as aerospace, automotive, renewables, marine and nuclear
University figures rewarded for knowledge transfer skills
A professor who has spent more than 27 years giving graduates a successful start to their career, and an associate who has spearheaded an eco-friendly collaboration between University and business have had their skills acknowledged by the Right Hon Vince Cable MP
New housing partnership helps students tap into green technology
Doncaster housing organisation, St Leger Homes, has been given £75,000 of funding from the Wates Family Enterprise Trust in order to offer green technology benefits to tenants
