Good to be representing GMColleges the Employer event on the technical education city region with Andy Burnham Eamonn O'Brien Joanne Roney CBE

Join Andy Burnham and Good Things Foundation on 5th October in Manchester for our Fixing the Digital Divide event. The event will bring together regional leaders and present the GM Social Housing digital inclusion pilot working with the UK’s biggest internet service providers.Join us!

The new digital transformation guide is here. A toolkit to support the development of digital strategies, assessment of digital maturity across your organisation and the creation of actionable roadmaps and plans for implementation. Dive in here 👉 ji.sc/3tfxPnW

Creating a Good Jobs economy: Lecture by Professor Dani Rodrik youtube.com/live/pTD4alXaE… via YouTube Greater Manchester has the building blocks for a Good Jobs economy with close collaboration of employers, innovators and educators, focused on social inclusion Andy Burnham

This package will not deliver the new east-west line promised in the last three Conservative Manifestos. The North is being betrayed and people here won’t forget it.

"Let's try and give people a broader, more rounded education, and particularly support those who have not done very well by the age of 16." David Hughes CBE, AoC Chief Executive, on BBC Breakfast this morning discussing the Prime Minister's announcement on technical education.

Want to learn more? Catch up on our full education webinar here: ow.ly/505250PSpt2 Gill Scott Lightcast

Just to be clear, getting a grade 3, 2 or 1 in GCSE English or Maths isn’t a ‘fail’. Nevertheless, the ‘forgotten third’ deserve better than this potentially endless treadmill of dispiriting resits. Thanks Association of Colleges (AoC) for highlighting the ongoing pressures: bbc.co.uk/news/education…

"Forget what you think a four-year degree means and be specific about the skills required to do the role...Your job descriptions should reflect the skills and competency, not credentials." buff.ly/44NENh2

AI – From sorcerer’s apprentice to confident conductor: Orchestrating the Learner Experience through Positive Integration of AI – making it work for teachers and students in a FE context events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d917120…

As technology continues to advance, AI-powered educational chatbots are expected to become more sophisticated...Consequently, their potential impact on future education is substantial." #edtech #highereducation buff.ly/3MvhhiM

See you at #AoCConference2023, 14 Nov, ICC Birmingham, 13:45 - 14:45 to hear about how we are focusing on Teacher Wellbeing Basingstoke College of Technology 'AI in FE: Success Stories' #loveFE #loveourcolleges #AIinEducation Association of Colleges (AoC) #AoCConference2023 #loveourcolleges 😎

‘Seize the day, forget the past. The next decade is FE’ - Dame Dame Ann Limb DBE DL 🏳️‍🌈 in this afternoon’s breakout session ‘utilising the power of colleges to influence change: how we can influence the next General Election and beyond?’ #AoCConf2023

Fabulous two days at #AoCConf2023 Hot topic for us all was AI in FE. Great session with BCoT Teaching & Learning and will be Ufi VocTech Trust event with colleagues from across UK to continue the discussions, we have much to learn

Assistant Principal Carl Shaw chatting to Tameside Reporter today about hosting the WorldSkills UK finals. We’ve loved being a part of the competition so far! #ICanBe

Really proud to explain to the Prince of Wales the Manchester Academy story and our commitment to his work in the community. Real ambition and dedication in the room. It was great to explain our journey and how amazing our students are. Moss Side Magic! United Learning

This award is tribute to the collaboration of colleagues across Greater Manchester in shaping a coherent integrated education and skills system for young people adults across our communities. Thank you GM Chamber Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network GMColleges Andy Burnham GMCA Work and Skills Dame Ann Limb DBE DL 🏳️‍🌈

The generosity, faith and hope of many has led us to the first #EdtechHubs #EdtechSummit today. Hollywood bowl style venue for the countless stars of #Edtech articulating impact, purpose, #teaching and #learning #Digital #edtech #pedtech Paul Edge Neill Oldham Whitefield Primary

"Building a more coherent, balanced and cohesive tertiary system that works nationally and locally must be a priority for Westminster and City Hall"- David Hughes CBE responds to London Higher’s report on college-university collaboration. Read our full response: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

Inspiring day at the Edtech UK LGfL♥️ #EdTechSummit. Insightful sessions with Ty Goddard 🇺🇦, Danesfield School & Ribblesdale School set the scene for some superb discussions on the use of digital technology to enhance teaching & learning. Great hospitality from the team at #SamsungKX too.