Centre for work and learning news
Inside Track Videos
Videos from the Inside Track conference at Brighton Racecourse on 20 April 2012.
The Only Way is Up: Using Credit to Build Progression Ladders from FE to HE
24 April 2012: Higher Education is going through a period of significant change, which is presenting providers with a range of important challenges as well as opportunities. FE Colleges are charged with responding to the new agenda by ensuring more p…
Inside Track Report
24 April 2012: The Centre for Work and Learning has generated a cash income from employers of £1,029,066 and more than doubled this through in-kind contributions. While HEFCE says the employer engagement programme has been a success, UKCES warns tha…
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4 April 2012: Sussex Learning Network's workshop explored ways of measuring qualitative return on investment for employers using higher education to upskill their employees.
First Cisco students complete their course
22 February 2012: The first set of students on the degree-level Cisco CCNA Networking programme recently received their Continuing Professional Development certificates from the Sussex Learning Network. The programme is delivered at Sussex Coast Coll…
apprentice progression celebrated
14 February 2012: Some of the Sussex apprentices who successfully progress to higher education told their stories to an audience at the American Express Community Stadium. The Sussex Learning Network event, on 9 February, also reported that 10.3% of …
CPD opportunities for teachers working within an FE context
24 January 2012: New short courses from Sussex Downs college focus on teaching HE, and the 14-16 age phase, within an FE context
Apprentices grown in Hastings
18 January 2012: Sussex Learning Network's partners are supporting the Hastings Own Grown initiative which will promote apprenticeships in the area.
Celebrating Apprentice Progression
16 January 2012: Sussex Learning Network is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 February) by running a free event at the American Express Community Stadium on the morning of 9 February.
Return on Investment - the view of business
13 January 2012: A new CWL study looks at return on investment for employers sponsoring employees through Sussex Coast College's Foundation Degree in Engineering.
Project Management short course at Northbrook College
13 January 2012: In partnership with the Centre for Work and Learning and the University of Brighton, Northbrook College has developed a new part time, short course designed to give project managers the skills they need to deliver professional projec…
Learn to start or grow a business
12 January 2012: Enterprise Gatwick is a new resource developed by the Learning Opportunities team.
New highways engineering MSc launched
3 January 2012: An innovative postgraduate work-based programme has been launched for the highways engineering sector. The programme is a collaboration between the University of Brighton and the SE7 consortium of civil engineering firms and local aut…
Efficient and transparent ways into HE for work-based learners
8 December 2011: The Sussex Progression and Credit System, designed to create efficient and transparent ways into higher education for work-based learners was launched at conference in Sussex on 7 December.
Dementia care infection prevention and mentoring CPD
17 November 2011: Three essential courses are now available for managers in health and social settings. Person-centred care for those living with dementia, the role of designated lead for infection prevention and control in social care settings and t…
Digital literacy CPD for teachers and lecturers
15 November 2011: Chichester Centre for Work and Learning has launched a new accredited course for teachers and lecturers entitled Developing Digital Literacy.
Apprentices progressing to higher education doubles
2 November 2011: Double the number of apprentices progress to higher education than was previously thought, says a new study published by the University of Greenwich. Advanced Apprentices who completed their frameworks in 2005-06 were tracked for fou…
Video - How to create higher apprenticeships
27 October 2011: Video of the presentations from our 13 October seminar on what higher apprenticeships are and how to set them up.
Video: Asher Ropigliosi - Using Twitter for e-assessment at a Higher Education level
26 October 2011: A presentation by Professor Asher Rospigliosi, senior lecturer Brighton Business School, on using Twitter for e-assessment at a Higher Education level.
Dr Pauline Armsby - Artefacts, products and practices in work-based learning
26 October 2011: Video recordings and details of Dr Pauline Armsby's seminar on the 6th of October which looked at innovative approaches to assessment and questioned whether they have a role in work-based learning.
How to set up a higher apprenticeship
17 October 2011: A higher apprenticeship could be the best way to attract workplace learners to higher education. This relatively new concept was given a boost by the Budget which foresaw the creation of 10,000 new places in the life of this Parliame…
Think differently about assessing learning in the workplace
7 October 2011: Higher education practitioners should be prepared to think differently about how they assess learning in the workplace. In a seminar held by the Sussex Learning Network in Brighton yesterday, Dr Pauline Armsby of the University of Wes…
Forthcoming SEEC seminars 2011
4 October 2011: Seminars in October and November organised by the highly respected authority on credit based learning at higher education level
Government makes it easier for employers to take on apprentices
13 September 2011: Government announces a package of employer focussed measures to boost the apprenticeship agenda
Discover learning, working, and enterprise opportunities
18 August 2011: An invaluable resource for for all those interested in developing their careers via work-based and work-related learning and development
FERA Conference to highlight the Advanced Apprenticeship agenda
15 August 2011: The Further Education Research Association Conference responds to the government's Advanced Apprenticeship agenda.
Higher apprenticeship prospectus published
22 July 2011: The National Apprenticeship Service has published the long-awaited prospectus for applications to the £25 million Higher Apprenticeship Fund Prospectus designed to promote the creation of 10,000 new higher apprenticeships.
The sky is the limit with our new development projects
19 July 2011: The Centre for Work and Learning has commissioned five new development projects, including one with the RAF
Help us create an APEL guide for Sussex
11 July 2011: Sussex Learning Network's Centre for Work and Learning is commissioning the creation of a guide for practitioners in dealing with APEL and a best practice protocol. A consultant is sought to lead the process.
What does business want? Our new sectoral research
8 July 2011: Three new CWL commissioned research reports look at the training wants and needs of business
Universities should see selves as part of the private sector
30 June 2011: The message sent by government in light of the new Higher Education white paper. Read on to find out more.
Call for development fund projects
24 June 2011: Centre for Work and Learning announces the launch of a £75k development fund available to its partners for projects around the theme of Enhancing and Enriching Workforce Development.
Higher level needs of the spa sector
21 June 2011: A new report into the higher level needs of the spa industry has been launched at the East Sussex National Golf Club near Uckfield.
How to reach out to business
21 June 2011: Nick Handley and Bev Bennington led a fascinating workshop using current business examples of how learning providers can give businesses what they need.
Higher Education and SMEs – a celebration of success during Universities Week 2011
15 June 2011: Did you know that almost three quarters of small and medium sized businesses in the UK have worked with a university or higher education institution in the past year?
What we learnt at work
23 May 2011: People in work across Sussex got a taste of what they could learn about fundraising for schools and charities, professsional practice and graphic communication, search engine optimisation, person-centred dementia care.
Free higher education on Learning at Work Day
4 May 2011: The Centre for Work and Learning is celebrating Learning at Work Day on 19 May with a raft of events across Sussex
Northbrook College and CWL pioneer new training in dementia care
3 May 2011: A new CWL course at Northbrook College is training professionals in techniques to support those living with dementia to be actively involved in their own care.
Innovation awards to promote partnership between higher education and business
26 April 2011: University of Brighton to introduce an exciting new awards programme in 2011. Apply now!
New higher apprenticeship announced
7 April 2011: Visa Europe has just launched a new IT higher apprenticeship scheme with vacancies for 12 people based in new offices in Basingstoke, London Paddington and Reading. Applications invited before 6 May ready for an August start. Applicatio…
Budget announces new funding for higher apprenticeships
23 March 2011: The 2011 Budget has announced funding for 10,000 new higher apprenticeship places in the next four years. Chancellor George Osborne pledged support for advanced manufacturing engineering, the creative and digital industries and some su…
Latest opportunities to work with CWL
1 March 2011: Find out about the latest opportunities to work with us.
Up-skill your staff with CISCO training
9 February 2011: In partnership with CISCO, Sussex Coast College Hastings has developed employer-responsive training at higher education level. Up-skilling your staff will save on external network support costs. This course provides immediate ‘real w…
Universities and colleges welcome advanced apprentices
8 February 2011: The Sussex Learning Network Apprenticeship Admissions Pledge: nine higher education providers in Sussex are signing a commitment to improve access to advanced apprentices to appropriate courses. In the document, they agree to welcome…
Theatrical Make-up and Music Production short courses rolled out
27 January 2011: Northbrook College has developed two short courses in response to employer need. Have you thought about a career in the media or theatre make-up industry? Are you a professional keen to study and analyse the basics of professional m…
Why employers should support Advanced Apprentices to progress
New research finds that supporting Advanced Apprenticeships benefits employers.A new study carried out by CFE focusses on the experiences of of 18 high profile employers who support Advanced Apprentices progressing to higher education, The research s…
Government puts emphasis on employer responsive provision
In their 2011-2012 grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, and David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, emphasised the need …
Higher education and the workplace - a reality check for new times
With speakers including David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, a conference on 26 January 2011 will focus on learning in the workplace
Christmas closing dates
The Centre for Work and Learning will be closed from Friday 24 December to Tuesday 4 January. We wish you all a peaceful Christmas.
Where can you meet us?
The Centre for Work and Learning team are coming to an event near you
Improve your performance video
Centre for Working and learning launched
Employers from across Sussex endorsed collaboration and partnership with universities and colleges in a major event on 9 November. PICS
Morrisons to pay tuition fees for students on university course it funds
A supermarket chain says it will pay for students' university fees if they enrol on a degree it is sponsoring.
Centre for Work and Learning consults local employers
The Centre for Work and Learning talks to local employers to establish their needs.
Coast to Capital given LEP go-ahead
The Department of Business Innovation and Skills has announced that the Coast to Capital bid has been successful in its application to become a Local Enterprise Partnership.
Improve your performance event
Improve your people, improve your performance is the official launch of the Centre for Work and Learning and will take place on Tuesday 9 November at the Huxley Building at the University of Brighton.
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