In 2021, the Futures group launched its ‘Life Sciences: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)’ report for the UK Life Sciences industry. The research used a combination of survey responses, national data sources, case studies and examples of ‘best practice’, together with a comprehensive literature review to explore a broad range of topics.
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The Government must take action now to halt the decline in the number of new science sector apprenticeships starts in England.
Higher and degree-level apprenticeships give candidates a chance to gain the experiences, skills, and training to kick-start their career without the barriers of student debt.
SIP Ambassadors work with young people to promote the many careers available within the science-based industries. SIP Ambassadors have a passion for careers outreach and present working in the science based industries in a positive light; dispelling myths and stereotypes.
The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2 part blog series, Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.
The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2-part blog series Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.
The skills highlights from the Autumn Statement given on 17 November 2022.
Join #TheBig Conversation with IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) and improve skills policy.
This week, Cogent Skills held its very first green skills event.
This event saw the first phase of a research project to produce a skills ‘greenprint’ for the UK science & technology sector. The event consisted of a series of virtual roundtable discussions, bringing employers and stakeholders together to explore the topics in detail and create a shared understanding of the challenges ahead.
There have been a number of changes to ESFA funding rules. An overview of these changes can be found below.
Four priorities for technical education and workplace learning.
Focusing on current apprenticeship and technical education policy in England, this manifesto outlines four key recommendations that would enable the UK science sector to take significant strides forward to secure the skills needed now and in the future.
Cogent Skills is facilitating the development of the UK’s first National Occupational Standards (NOS) for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation. Government plans for a thriving …
