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🔻At YMCA Europe, education isn't just a tool – it's our foundation for success. We see it as a way to empower youth and strengthen civil society organizations. ✅Our Movement Strengthening Strategy prioritizes both formal and non-formal education, recognizing their crucial role in our mission. 🌟After a successful trial run of our Executive Professional Master program, we're eager to shape the future of our formal education. Your input is vital in ensuring we meet organizations' needs effectively. 👉This is how: https://lnkd.in/dzEuf3Pf?

Kent Further Education will be touring Kent & Medway on their Skills Bus from 5th February to 15th March showcasing the three exciting new projects being made possible by the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF). North Kent College Engineering & Manufacturing Project: This project will increase the capacity and capability of the Regions Further Education providers to support employers to train their existing and future workforce in higher technical and digital skills needed by modern manufacturing businesses. EKC Group Health and Care Project: Focusing on Digital skills and innovation in Health and Care: a trailblazing project to attract new entrants to the workforce, increase the digital skills of the sector, and support the sector to develop innovative applications of care technologies to provide efficient and tailored health and care solutions. MidKent College Retrofit Project: Net Zero Construction Skills Centre being built: Bridging Industry Gaps, developing domestic retrofit skills and Embracing New Technologies. Net Zero Construction Skills: Bridging Industry Gaps, developing domestic retrofit skills and Embracing New Technologies – Supporting the future Construction workforce to achieve Net Zero. For the full list of locations and dates please click here - https://lnkd.in/eeaCzR3f

There are a couple of things that stand out about Regent Business School: 1) The RPL process actually does exist and it is used effectively. I highlight this because as someone who has been in the skills development space since 2002, I have encountered institutions who add this to their prospectus but either the process is too cumbersome or the structure has not been implemented properly. 2) The learning management system works and the IT team is very responsive when unforseen circumstances occur. 3) Regent lives up to it's ethos of being disruptive and innovative by promoting special opportunities where Professionals from diverse sectors can collaborate and work towards solving real issues that are pertinent to society. 4) The academic faculty make a concerted effort to engage alumni to continue collaboration beyond the classroom. They are honest and intentional about partnering with their students and alumni. This makes for a quality learning experience and provides a conducive environment for credible research. 5) The staff are attentive and helpful. This is important because you really don't need bad service when you are managing study stress. Thank you so much Regent for treating us like royalty. PS: Special Shout out to Dr Nivisha Parag and Mr M Hoosen Essof for always going above and beyond 🙏🏾❤️

Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's a powerful equalizer that can transform lives and societies. Quality education and academic excellence are fundamental in breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all. In a world where access to education is still unequal, we must strive to make quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. It's not just about getting a degree; it's about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society. As someone deeply passionate about education and its transformative power, I believe that investing in education is investing in a better future for all.

Early bird pricing is in effect for the 5th Validation of Prior Learning #Biennale in #Kilkenny, #Ireland, from May 6-8, 2024, jointly hosted by Canada, Ireland, and the USA. This conference will explore four themes related to the topic “People, Validation, and Power: Democracy in Action?”    Theme 2: Validation and Skills    Harnessing validation swiftly prepares individuals, workplaces, and the workforce for the future, respecting skills acquisition. Recognizing what we know fosters resilient employment, contributing to personal, professional, and economic success. Diverse stakeholders' expectations in validation must align, ensuring equitable benefits and strengthening skills recognition. Find out more or register at https://vplbiennale.org/ Education and Training Boards Ireland Donegal ETB Technological Higher Education Association (THEA) Irish Universities Association RPL Practitioner Network Ireland Munster Technological University South East Technological University Thompson Rivers University Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Registration is still ongoing for Access Reboot: New Directions for Higher Education. The full event agenda can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/gpthZpd8 Our first block of sessions includes "Forecasting the Future of Work-integrated Learning: How Institutions and Employers Are Adapting to WIL’s Changing Landscape" Work-integrated and experiential learning continue to be a crucial part of a PSE system that helps prepare students to enter the labour market. In this session panelists will share perspectives on where the future of work-integrated learning is heading. Covering topics such as inclusion in WIL/EL, the effect of remote work on institutional practices and broader economic changes, attendees can learn about how institutions and employers are adjusting WIL to be better prepared for this future and what the sector may need to consider moving forward. This session will be moderated by Malika Asthana of D2L and will feature Colleen Phillips-Davis from the University of Waterloo, Matt Rempel, MBA, EdD from Sheridan College and  Dana Stephenson from Riipen. 

Who are your early innovators? How might they be the catalyst to statewide changes in education practice? These questions have fueled a transformative journey in Indiana where America Succeeds and Learner-Centered Collaborative partnered with the state's Department of Education to amplify the impact of the Employability Skills Initiative. Read all about it in our latest blog post: https://hubs.ly/Q02rMlfr0