Place-based collaboration: Aberdeen
Part of the VocTech Challenge: Skills for an economy in transition
As part of the VocTech Challenge: Skills for an economy in transition, Ufi and Learning and Work Institute (L&W) are working with local stakeholders across the UK with expertise in education, employment and skills, to identify the key local barriers to adult participation in learning and consider what actions we can take to address those barriers together.
On the following pages we set out our work with partners in Aberdeen.
Overview
Ufi and L&W are collaborating with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and North East Scotland College to tackle challenges in adult learning, including past negative educational experiences, time constraints, affordability, and language barriers.
Conversations have underscored the importance of clearer pathways from learning into employment, as well as making learning more accessible through partnerships between employers and training providers.
Our programme seeks to create targeted solutions that boost adult engagement in learning and enhance job prospects in the city.
Read about the latest developments below.
Spotlight on Aberdeen: A place-based approach to lifelong learning
Updates from our place-based programme of work in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen: Themes from our discussions to date
Themes from our discussions to date.
One year on: Updates from the VocTech Challenge
Reflecting on our ambitious programme to deliver a step-change in adult participation in learning.
Join the movement!
Organisations focused on adult skills are encouraged to get involved with the VocTech Challenge and help #GetAdultsLearning.
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