The three main political parties are putting together their manifestos for the next general election. This mean there now is the time to share your opinions on practical and vocational learning, and how it can prepare young people for successful futures. Have your say and we'll make sure the policy makers hear your voice.
Posted by: Albert Waterfield | 12.09.2009 03:54pm
Recent governments have lost their way over technical education. The closure of practically all Technical colleges has resulted in a loss of both facility and instructors who were able to teach the subject matters. The concept that these can be taught in colleges of further education is quite farcical and as yet unproven.The NETs target for university education has lost sight of the fact that apprentices need to be both intelligent and enter the world of work early to develop the soft skills that the workplace demands as well as linking these life skills to technical development. The basics of technical knowledge that can only be taught in the work place are difficult to deliver to an employee with a university education. As a result of this it is easier to develop employees who have been in work and are looking for an entrance into industry from other jobs.