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Why colleges shouldn’t see employers as the enemy
Some say the FE White Paper is too focused on employers – but employers are the ones with the jobs, says Iain Mackinnon
General
4 February 2021
Why FE partnerships can’t be restricted by locality
Employers want value and expertise, and they’re willing to go all over the country for it, writes Iain Mackinnon
4 December 2020
Would you get out of bed to help boost ‘productivity’?
In setting a vision for the college of the future, let’s focus on partnerships – not productivity, says Iain Mackinnon
9 November 2020
Sunak’s plans rely on employers backing apprenticeships
The chancellor’s package staves off some damage – but employers must step to protect apprenticeships
8 July 2020
Does specialist skills training really narrow options?
Rather than just training generalists, we must ensure our specialists have opportunities to retrain, says Iain Mackinnon
1 September 2019
‘Employers aren’t angels, but it’s not all about greed’
Not all businesses are motivated solely by money on apprenticeships, despite what the sector might think
18 March 2016
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