Bridging Skills and Careers Gap

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 — Making sure young people thrive beyond the classroom

Top Stories

Policy

Are We Teaching Young People to Make a Living, Not Just a Trade? ↗

A timely reminder that further education must go beyond skills training to include career readiness. Students need support navigating employment, not just qualifications.

Source: FE News
Leadership

Why Work Placements Are Still Essential for T Levels Success ↗

Insights from T Levels Week underline how placements boost student confidence and employability. Real work experience remains the best classroom for career skills.

Source: FE News
EdTech

Sheffield College’s Employer Scheme Expands to Boost Careers ↗

More employers are joining a Sheffield College initiative to share industry insights with students. This kind of collaboration is key to bridging education and employment.

Source: FE News
Research

Students Choose Hands-On Careers Over AI Hype ↗

A national survey shows students and parents value practical skills in a world of growing automation. It’s a good reminder that tech can’t replace real-world expertise.

Source: FE News
Al's Take
We’re great at teaching trades and skills but often fall short on showing young people how to turn those into careers. Work placements and employer partnerships are more important than ever. In practice, schools and colleges need to embed real-world experience alongside learning to help students make a living, not just learn a trade.

Number of the Day

29%
Nearly a third of parents say their child is more interested in education after getting a laptop, showing how access to tech can boost motivation. (FE News)

Jobs Spotlight

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Worth a Read

Young people, learning, and generative AI: A rapid literature review and implications for PreK-12 education ↗

by Dr Matthew Hill

This review cuts through the noise on AI in education with clear insights on what it means for schools. Always worth a read if you want to get ahead on AI’s practical impact.

Coming Up

NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 ↗ — October 28-31, 2026, USA
AMLE Annual Conference 2026 ↗ — 5-7 November 2026, USA
GESS Dubai 2026 ↗ — 10-12 November 2026, United Arab Emirates

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