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 BelfastThe below infographic provides an update on progress at the mid-point of our place-based partnership in Hull. The ‘Hey Hull’ partnership aims to tackle low levels of engagement in Hull by promoting the value of learning and addressing barriers to learning faced by adults, through a programme of 40 online microcredentials, immersive digital learning experiences and real-world opportunities offered by HEY! Volunteering.
The infographic lays out the features and aims of ‘Hey Hull’ and presents findings from our interim evaluation based on programme data, stakeholder interviews and focus groups with volunteers involved in the project. The findings highlight the importance of grassroots collaboration and utilising community partners to create inclusive pathways into learning and volunteering.
Explore the infographic
Read moreThought 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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