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The world has changed significantly in 2020, and this has had a profound impact on us all – whether in the workplace, education or our social lives. Dominic Gill, managing director of Intequal, looks at how these experiences will change apprenticeships and further education in 2021.
The changing face of education
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The world has changed significantly in 2020, and this has had a profound impact on us all – whether in the workplace, education or our social lives.
Make no mistake, many of the changes we’ve witnessed over the last 12 months will not be temporary...
The digital revolution is continuing at pace with the growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, 5G and cloud data to name just a few. As a minimum, businesses are going to expect any entry-level recruits to adapt and thrive within this environment – so there is a pressure on us, as training providers, to work closely with businesses to ensure that together we are equipping new talent to thrive in this ever-changing environment.
These skills are even more important when considering how the workplace changed. Communicating on a daily basis through digital tools is becoming as common as meeting face to face. So, ensuring workers, especially those new to an occupation or business, have the right skills to properly utilise these communication and productivity technologies is crucial...
Equal opportunities
There has undoubtedly been a big focus on equality throughout 2020. As educators, we have a responsibility to ensure that people from a wide range of backgrounds have the opportunity to excel and succeed in whatever it is they aspire to do. Digital apprenticeships have the potential to be effective at creating opportunities for people from a whole range of diverse backgrounds to enter one of the most dynamic industry sectors.
Source: FE News
