L&W is partnering with Ufi VocTech Trust to deliver its VocTech Challenge, Skills for an Economy in Transition.
The VocTech Challenge aims to accelerate the adoption and deployment of technology to help every adult in the UK get the skills they need to participate in and benefit from our transitioning economy.
The programme includes three strands of work:
- Discovery and define phase (complete)
- Place-based partnerships delivery phase (ongoing)
- Thought leadership and advocacy (ongoing)
Discovery and define phase
In 2023, L&W led on a programme of consultation activity to explore key barriers to adults upskilling and reskilling for an economy in transition. As part of this, we published two reports:
VocTech Challenge Green Paper – exploring how we can create a UK skills system, underpinned by tech, that delivers a sustainable UK economy where everyone is included and no one is left behind
Discover the Green Paper Catch up on our launch webinarVocTech Challenge White paper – identifying the barriers that contribute to low levels of participation in adult learning in the UK, and six commitments aimed at getting more adults learning.
Discover the White PaperPlace-based partnerships delivery phase
Ufi has funded four place-based partnerships to implement digital learning solutions that meet challenges in their local area. L&W is evaluating activity in Hull, Belfast, Aberdeen and Newport.
Read more about the place-based partnerships on the Ufi website, and catch up on our latest articles about the place-based partnerships:
Aberdeen Hull Newport BelfastThought leadership and advocacy
L&W and Ufi are collaborating to grow the evidence base on and showcase how adults learn with technology. This includes:
- Specific questions relating to learning with technology in L&W’s Adult Participation in Learning survey
- Ufi’s sponsorship of L&W’s Get the Nation Learning campaign, including a Learning with technology award and supporting Get the Nation Learning Week
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