News/Blogs

AI Skills: What Providers Are Asking for and How We’re Supporting It

4th December 2025

AI skills are no longer a future ambition; they’re a present-day necessity At recent sector events, including the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and the Employment Related Services Association Conference, […]

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Ready, Set, Employment: Blended Learning That Delivers.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, skills provision is changing fast. Employers want people who are job-ready now, not in six months, and learners need flexible routes that fit around busy lifestyles. That’s […]

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FE Assessor Pressures: How to Protect Delivery in 2025/2026.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, FE providers are entering 2025/26 with the same message echoed at the recent FEPN and AoC Conferences: “We need to grow, but resources are limited”. Providers are […]

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The Skills Network and HSBC Launch Software Development Course Pilot to Support Underrepresented Talent in Tech Engineering.

17th October 2025

The Skills Network has announced a new partnership with HSBC to deliver a fully funded, five-week remote Software Development course aimed at supporting graduates seeking to start careers in technology […]

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The Skills Network Launches Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics in Hull and East Riding.

9th October 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a new, Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics delivered in partnership with Hull City Council. Starting […]

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The Skills Network launches fully funded ‘Open Doors’ course for York and North Yorkshire residents

19th September 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a brand-new Tailored Learning course – Open Doors: Confidence and People-Focused Career Discovery, exclusively for […]

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Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI Assessment Tool

15th September 2025

Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI-driven assessment tool built to support our 200+ assessors and partners, sitting within our proprietary platform – EQUAL. It’s taken over 18 […]

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Autumn is the Perfect Time to Build Confidence and Discover New Career Opportunities

12th September 2025

As the leaves begin to fall and the season changes, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start, especially if you’re living in York or North Yorkshire and thinking about […]

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Shaping the future of learning for 16-19-year-olds

13th August 2025

Liam Sammon, Executive Director of Education Services and Innovation at The Skills Network, discusses how the online training provider is working closely with further education establishments to equip 16-19-year-old students […]

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7 Common Skills Myths You Should Rethink to Build a Future-Ready Workforce

17th April 2025

The world of work is evolving, fast. AI, automation, and ongoing skills shortages are making it harder than ever for businesses to find and retain the right talent. Traditional hiring […]

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