Want to help decide which projects receive grant funding? Your insight as an independent assessor will help us spot potential and back projects that improve vocational learning Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/46QRB9s #GrantFunding #EdTech #Education

Thank you to everyone who joined us and The RSA for the Digital Badging Commission recommendations launch event on Monday

Three weeks to go until Get the Nation Learning Week 🙌 Every year, our Strategic Partner @learnworkuk.bsky.social shines a light on making (and winning) the case for lifelong learning We're looking forward to this year's activities Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o9Emb7

We're delighted to share that @ufiventures.bsky.social has invested in Gladys as part of their £1.5m funding round Gladys' AI-led platform aims to transform the UK home care sector by connecting local carers and helpers with those seeking care Read more about the investment: https://bit.ly/4n3OqBx

Launched today, the recommendations by the Digital Badging Commission set out a bold plan for how digital badges can transform the way we recognise skills in the UK Watch the live launch at 3pm: https://bit.ly/4q99clX Download the report: https://bit.ly/4n2jlOz #DigitalBadging

Our Strategic Partnership with @aoc-info.bsky.social aims to transform the use of technology in further education This partnership draws on @jisc.bsky.social insights, resources, and networks to add value and catalyse the change we want to see Learn more: 📽️ https://bit.ly/46p4jgU

If digital badging is to reach its full potential, we need a clear, coordinated strategy to guide it The Digital Badging Commission, led by Ufi and The RSA will launch their digital badging recommendations on Monday at 2:30pm Join us in-person or online to learn more: https://bit.ly/46DdzOl

This month, @amplifyfe.bsky.social celebrates its 5th anniversary Here at Ufi, we proudly support #AmplifyFE through our strategic partnership with @altuk.bsky.social AmplifyFE is a thriving FE community full of activities, events, and opportunities: https://bit.ly/46EFI7T #Education #EduSky

Our investment in the £6.75m WorkerTech Fund by @resfoundation.bsky.social builds on the success of the £1.5 million WorkerTech Partnership Since 2021, this partnership has impacted over 358,000 workers and provided transformational change for over 5,600 workers Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nec9jh

15 minutes until our "AI, Growth and Skills" panel discussion starts If you're at The Conservative Party Conference today, be sure to join us in the Skills Hub at 10am We hope to see you there! #PartyConferences #ConservativePartyConference #CPC25 #FutureOfWork #Skills #UKSkills #UKEconomy

We're hosting our "AI, Growth and Skills" panel discussion at the Conservative Party Conference tomorrow at 10am in the Skills Hub Join us as we explore technology’s role in bringing aspiration and opportunity to vocational education #CPC25 @aoc-info.bsky.social#CPC25#Skills

Your expertise could shape the future of skills We’re looking for independent assessors to support our funding decisions at Ufi Training provided, assessments are paid roles, and all assessors are kept anonymous Find out more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/46QRB9s #GrantFund #Assessors #EdTech

Our investment in the £6.75m WorkerTech Fund by @resfoundation.bsky.social builds on the success of the £1.5 million WorkerTech Partnership Since 2021, this partnership has impacted over 358,000 workers and provided transformational change for over 5,600 workers Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nec9jh

We had a great time at the Labour Party Conference, where we hosted an AI, Growth and Skills panel discussion as part of the Skills Hub Thanks to everyone who contributed such valuable questions, comments, and conversation starters @aoc-info.bsky.social #LPC25 #PartyConference #EduSky #Skills

Applications for the GoodTech Ventures Accelerator Cohort 4 close on Monday at 10am 📢 This 8-week programme offers supports for early-stage, London-based ventures building tech-for-good solutions for a stronger society Interested? Apply now: https://www.goodtech.ventures/c/accelerator-info/

Are you attending The Labour Party Conference this week? If so, we hope you'll join us in the Skills Hub tomorrow at 10am for our panel discussion We'll be exploring "AI, Growth and Skills: What does vocational technology mean for Labour’s industrial strategy?” @aoc-info.bsky.social #LPC2025

Our friends at @edgeuk.bsky.social are on a mission to boost apprenticeships for young people in SMEs Their "Apprenticeships Work" campaign highlights the benefits of apprenticeships, spotlights great initiatives, and calls for action Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nyqgzB #Apprenticeships

We're overjoyed to be shortlisted for the @learningtechuk.bsky.social awards alongside six (yes, SIX) Ufi-supported organisations 🎉 We look forward to celebrating everyone's successes in November 📸 : Photos from last year's Learning Technologies Awards

How can digital badges transform the way we recognise and reward skills? Join us in-person or online on 13th October to discover the Digital Badging Commission's recommendations for digital badges in the UK Save your space: www.badgingcommission.org/news/recomme... #DigitalBadging #Learning

Digital badges are already helping learners and workers make their skills visible. Edge Trustee and @ufitrust.bsky.social CEO Rebecca Garrod Waters explains - www.edge.co.uk/news-and-eve...

It's a lovely blue-skied day in Bournemouth where Josh, Ufi's Head of Public Affairs, is having a great time tuning into the sessions at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference @conference.libdems.org.uk #LDConf #FutureOfWork #PartyConference

Ufi-supported Chrome Angel Solutions are hosting an interactive session tomorrow to show how Virtual Reality is transforming rail industry training 🚆 Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/4ncNsDZ Learn more about our support for Chrome Angel Solutions: https://bit.ly/4nbpau0 #VR #EduSky

These events give investors and industry leaders the chance to discuss market activity, co-solve challenges, and share opportunities across Future of Work and VocTech If you're interested in being part of future Venture Breakfasts, reach out [email protected]: ufi.co.uk/ufi-ventures...

This week, our @ufitrust.bsky.social team are at the Liberal Democrat Conference in Bournemouth We look forward to catching up with industry peers, stakeholders, and policymakers while there Learn more about our upcoming party conference activity: https://bit.ly/3VnECHa

Want to issue digital badges, but not sure where to start? Use The Digital Badging Commission's new example badges to get started: https://ufi.co.uk/news-insights/digital-badging-commission-launches-national-digital-badging-toolkit/ Led by @ufitrust.bsky.social and @thersaorg.bsky.social

We hosted our latest Ventures Breakfast yesterday With a room full of investors and sector leaders, the conversation flowed from skills development and recruitment challenges to the AI investment landscape, Defence sector potential, and policy changes

How can digital badges transform skills and lifelong learning in the UK? Join us online on 13th October as we share the Digital Badging Commission's recommendations with keynote speaker Phil Smith CBE FREng and a panel of UK skills leaders Register your interest: https://bit.ly/46DdzOl #EduSky

Have your say on the future of learning technology 📢 Please contribute to our short survey with AELP to share your experiences on how learning technology is being used by independent training providers (ITPs): https://ufi.co.uk/aelp-survey #VocTech #DigitalLearning #EduSky #FutureofWork

Share your views on how independent training providers (ITPs) use learning technology in our survey Your input will shape the next phase of our Strategic Partnership, helping ITPs and learners unlock the full potential of learning technology Have your say: https://ufi.co.uk/aelp-survey

Writing for @edgeuk.bsky.social, our CEO Rebecca Garrod-Waters explores how (and why) digital badges play a fundamental role in building a more responsive, inclusive skills system Read the full article: bit.ly/4n5rIKc Save your space & join us on 13th October: bit.ly/4goNzd1

We are proud to announce our investment in a new £6.75m fund Managed by our strategic partners @resfoundation.bsky.social, the WorkerTech Fund backs start-ups using tech to improve jobs, skills and prospects for low-paid and frontline workers Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nec9jh #WorkerTech

Join Ufi-supported FlashAcademy® for their ESOL and Employability Showcase on 23rd September It's a great way to see new strategies for improving ESOL learner outcomes and employability Learn more ⤵️ https://flashacademy.com/nw-smp/celebrate-blackburns-esol-community/ #Blackburn #ESOL #WorkSkills

Our strategic partners @resfoundation.bsky.social are hosting a free WorkerTech networking event on 30th September The Resolution Ventures team also have an exciting announcement to share so be sure to get your (free) ticket to join the celebrations: https://bit.ly/4pgi7l6 #VocTech #WorkerTech

As part of IGF London 2025, our Director of Strategic Engagement @anthonypainter.bsky.social joined global experts to explore AI in digital learning This dialogue emphasised the need for holistic and future-ready education systems where AI and NI can co-evolve #AI #EdTech #IndiaGlobalForum

🚨 Vacancies alert! We're currently hiring for three new roles. Applications for all three will close on September 19th. See details and how to apply here 👉 buff.ly/EjyZen5

We're proud to support transformative VocTech projects like yfor's SkillTractix which redefines work-based learning Learn more about the project supported through our VocTech Activate 2024 grant fund ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4lPjAvS #VocTech #VocationalTraining

Want to issue digital badges, but not sure where to start? Use The Digital Badging Commission's new example badges to get started: https://ufi.co.uk/news-insights/digital-badging-commission-launches-national-digital-badging-toolkit/ Led by @ufitrust.bsky.social and @thersaorg.bsky.social

Share your views on how independent training providers (ITPs) use learning technology in our survey Your input will shape the next phase of our Strategic Partnership, helping ITPs and learners unlock the full potential of learning technology Have your say: https://ufi.co.uk/aelp-survey

Ufi-supported AIPathwayPro rethinks the traditional approach to vocational training by using AI to link low-carbon skills, competencies, and standards with the right training Learn more in BE-ST's video ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNqi2tpYGs #VocTech #VocationalTraining #AI #WorkSkills

Have your say on the future of learning technology 📢 Please contribute to our short survey with AELP to share your experiences on how learning technology is being used by independent training providers (ITPs): https://ufi.co.uk/aelp-survey #VocTech #DigitalLearning #EduSky #FutureofWork

Want to learn more about the evolving role of AI in art education? If so, join Dr. Abbie Cairns and @amplifyfe.bsky.social on Friday for their virtual community space workshop Sign up here ⤵️ https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=986 #AmplifyFE #Education #EduSky #AI #EdTech

Tomorrow, our CEO Rebecca Garrod-Waters joins a Parliament panel on innovation for accessibility & inclusion, hosted by Policy Connect and the APPG for Assistive Tech She’ll share Ufi’s experiences as she joins panellists to explore tech's role in inclusion and accessibility #EduSky #Inclusion

As part of our VocTech Activate 2025 grant fund, Blend. is developing a global skills marketplace that offers TikTok-style video courses for core compliance training Learn more: https://ufi.co.uk/voctech-directory/blend-tiktok-meets-workplace-training-for-deskless-workers/

Vocational learning in prison plays a vital role in developing essential skills, improving employability, and reducing reoffending Ufi-supported Novus plans to use VR and AR technology to deliver immersive, secure vocational training within prisons #VocTech #WorkSkills #CriminalJustice

Congratulations Klik2Learn on being shortlisted for the Best Use of Digital Technology at the Glasgow Business Awards 2025 👏 With support from our VocTech Challenge 2024 fund, their platform is helping asylum seekers and refugees build vital employability skills #Glasgow #VocTech #WorkSkills

In our Annual Review of 2024, our Associate Director of Grants Jane Holmes reflects on the power of our place-based collaborations and strategic partnerships Read the full report now: https://ufi.co.uk/who-we-are/annual-review-of-2024/ #VocTech #EdTech #FutureOfWork #WorkforceDevelopment

Share your views on how independent training providers (ITPs) use learning technology in our survey Your input will shape the next phase of our Strategic Partnership, helping ITPs and learners unlock the full potential of learning technology Have your say: https://ufi.co.uk/aelp-survey

Explore AI's evolving role in art education with @amplifyfe.bsky.social in their next community space workshop Sign up for the virtual workshop here ⤵️ https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=986 #AmplifyFE #VocTech #EduSky #Education #AIInEducation #AI #EdTech

If leadership teams don't deeply immerse themselves in the risks and opportunities of AI, it will be used in harmful ways –Anthony Painter, @ufitrust.bsky.social feweek.co.uk/ai-is-game-c...

"You are an AI organisation already – whether that’s acknowledged or not" In his @feweek.bsky.social article, @anthonypainter.bsky.social shares why leadership teams in the education space need to prioritise AI literacy: https://bit.ly/419LPhp #Education #EduSky #Leadership #VocTech #EdTech