The UK Further Education in Transition:Close the Skills Gap
The proficiency of the workforce is crucial for the sustainable development of the economy.In the UK,the skills system,anchored in the Regulated Qualification Framework,actively fosters a wide range of competencies through the synergies of higher education,further education sectors,and employer involvement.However,the further education sector has consistently been subjected to neglect,leading to a polarization in skill qualifications and gaps in the availability of skilled professionals.To confront these skill gaps,the UK government has undertaken several reviews since 2015,initiating a variety of policies and legal frameworks specifically addressing further education and skill enhancement.These initiatives are designed to improve workforce capabilities in three principal areas:increasing funding for the further education sector,positioning employers at the forefront of the skills framework,and encouraging lifelong learning for continuous skill development.The overarching objective of these UK government reforms is to establish a stable,integrated,and high-quality further education system,thereby elevating the skill set of the workforce,effectively bridging the skills gap,and consequently driving the growth of the UK's industrial and commercial economy as well as fortifying the nation's overall strength.
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