This interactive session unpacks the latest apprenticeship reforms and the future of Foundation Apprenticeships. Through discussion, live polling, and collaborative activities, delegates will explore the transition from frameworks to standards, the role of EPA and EPAOs, and how Awarding Organisations can best support the sector through change.

This dynamic, hour-long workshop explores how FE college leaders can unlock the power of their local business communities, not just as employers or stakeholders, but as community wealth creators, ambassadors, and catalysts and brokers for long-term change. Through practical exercises, peer-led discussion, and real-life examples, delegates will leave with a framework and tools to build stronger business engagement strategies in their own contexts

Tutor shortages are a sector-wide issue, but you don’t have to tackle them alone. In this solutionfocused session, Paul Barker from Enter Engineering and Alex Miles from Northern Skills Network share collaborative strategies that are successfully addressing recruitment and onboarding challenges in Further Education, particularly in hard-to-fill areas including construction and engineering.

This workshop, hosted by Learning and Work Institute, examines how to boost demand for adult education and workplace training and remove barriers preventing people from engaging in lifelong learning. When adults learn, our society and economy thrive, but lifelong learning has been in decline for over a decade. The session will identify challenges and opportunities for a range of actors and provide practical insights on how we can move towards a future where everyone can learn throughout life.

This interactive session unpacks the latest apprenticeship reforms and the future of Foundation Apprenticeships. Through discussion, live polling, and collaborative activities, delegates will explore the transition from frameworks to standards, the role of EPA and EPAOs, and how Awarding Organisations can best support the sector through change.