Collab Group
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Collab Group colleges, in collaboration with others, are transforming the UK economy through the delivery of high-quality technical and professional education.
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http://collabgroup.co.uk 25-05-2011 20:20:03
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I was Southwark College today to talk to a group of Collab Group aspiring senior leaders from large colleges around the UK. What a beautiful college NCG and wonderful to meet diverse, passionate and committed senior managers, principals of the future in Further Education
Really interesting Collab Group led discussion on HTQs & fascinating to hear Community College of Philadelphia approach to developing micro credentials, sharing how they have integrated career earnings & progression into each level 👇 lots of issues in common London SE Colleges thanks for facilitating Ian Pretty
This week, we held a constructive meeting with UK Prime Minister officials on issues concerning the FE sector and solutions to the challenges we face. (@IanPretty, Newham College Principal, Pat Carvalho, Elaine Bowker from The City of Liverpool College, John Thornhill, Chris Webb from Bradford College)
Colleges are the foundation for future skills and talented leadership is essential for them to reach their full potential. Any government restrictions on college executive pay could lead to a talent exodus.
Read this article by Luke O’Neill, Morgan Hunt
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Public sector reclassification means colleges are being asked to adhere to senior pay controls. This has significant consequences for their ability to attract and retain leadership talent, as Ian Pretty explains here: fenews.co.uk/exclusive/ons-…
'Our participants shared the myriad innovative ways in which they engaged with employers' - Ian Pretty
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'What was striking was how consistent some of the themes were across different contexts' - Ian Pretty
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Did you know that entertainers antanddec and comedian Ross Noble went to Newcastle College, a member of Collab Group? They did, and went onto great things! And we’re pleased to shine the spotlight on another of Newcastle College’s learners, Kian Marshall ▶️bit.ly/3V6jfay
The latest blog from Collab Group CEO Ian Pretty on how our members are helping to meet employer needs. bit.ly/3UrMnIY
Our CEO Ian Pretty responds to ONS' decision to reclassify colleges as public. We are ready to work with govt on:
➡️minimising disruption
➡️long-term capital funding
➡️attracting quality talent and leadership
➡️college governance
Full statement here: bit.ly/3Fd6tCo
Did you know that actor David Oyelowo, Kate Bush, Ainsley Harriott and Kemi Badenoch all attended colleges that are members of Collab Group? Today, we’re pleased to shine the spotlight on two more students we know will go onto equally great things: bit.ly/3u1e8xy
Huge congratulations to Arda from City and Islington College for receiving the Peter Roberts Bursary awarded by Collab Group and sponsored by The Skills Network, and good luck for the next steps in your journey! bit.ly/3UIvXMY
'With 80% of the 2030 workforce already working today, reskilling/up-skilling the existing workforce is the major challenge between now and 2030.' Ian Pretty explains why technology businesses should look to FE colleges in their search for talent ➡️ bit.ly/3SBLRaN