VocTech Challenge: Levelling up learning
Grant-funded projects
The VocTech Challenge 2021 Grant Fund targeted projects with the potential to create a step-change in learner confidence and motivation, leading to better outcomes for learners, employers and for society as a whole.
We were particularly interested in projects that would improve access to skills and employment for learners where there is a strong likelihood that, without positive intervention, they would remain excluded or are at significant risk of being ‘left behind’.
Recipients each receive a share of the £1.5m fund together with enrichment from Ufi.
The VocTech Challenge grant fund is one of the key outputs from the VocTech Challenge 2021.
Introducing the 14 projects working to deploy vocational technology to support adults impacted by the digital divide and furthest away from learning.
Confident Communicator – Autonomous AI-based immersive training at scale
Overcoming confidence issues by using VR to practice communication skills.
Thrive Community 2022
A project funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
Supercharging learner motivation by using AI to transform Initial Assessment
PlanIT, DesignIT, ConstructIT
A digital scenario-based construction programme focussing on soft skills. Funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
Unqualified healthcare workers access to nursing assistant apprenticeships
Helping unqualified healthcare workers access nursing assistant apprenticeships. A project funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
SMaRT Pathways 2022
VR-based training programme for long-term unemployed learners. A project funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
Kindred Clothing
A blended learning programme supporting young parents into the textile industry. Explore the project in the Ufi VocTech Directory.
Gather
Volunteer-led learning and mentoring programme supporting young people.
Increasing confidence with personalised support for Functional Skills Maths
Helping vocational learners with functional maths skills
Numeracy Champions in the Workplace
Establishing a UK-wide network of Numeracy Champions in the workplace, maximising and measuring their impact. A project funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
SITE IT Phase 2
A VR-based construction site health and safety training and assessment tool for learners in the prison system
Passport to Independence
Helping young adults in supported accommodation gain skills for work. A project funded by Ufi VocTech Trust.
Create Your Own Future
Helping adults into employment. A project support by Ufi VocTech Trust.