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Finalists announced for Aspiration Awards 2025
From inspiring learners and apprentices to dedicated educators, support staff, and centres – this year’s shortlist highlights those making a real difference through education, skills, and commitment.
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What the recent cyberattacks on UK retailers reveal about our immediate cybersecurity skills crisis
James Lane, Digital, Creative and Design Sector Manager at NCFE, explores how cybersecurity training can close the security gap and prepare learners for the digital threats of today – and tomorrow.
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Finalists announced for national education awards
Launched by the education charity NCFE in 2018, the Aspiration Awards honour the success of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations from across Britain.
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What is the Free Courses for Jobs programme?
Product Manager, Andrew Barton, explores everything you need to know about the Government’s Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs initiative and what this means for adult learners.
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Rewarding volunteering: Good for Me Good for FE and NCFE pilot microcredentials
The new microcredential programme has been designed to recognise students' contributions to their communities through volunteering and highlight the employability skills they gain as a result.
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