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Discover how Bolton College is improving the learning experience and outcomes for students with vocational technology In this video, we hear about ADA, Bolton College's AI-powered campus digital assistant; and FirstPass, their platform to support the formative assessment of open-ended questions

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We are delighted to announce our landmark Strategic Partnership with Association of Colleges This multi-year partnership is part of a shared ambition to unlock the potential of learners across the country by supporting innovation in how digital tools and approaches are used in FE colleges

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Week of VocTech brings you a free programme of in-person and online events and activities 📢 📆 17 - 21 March 2025 🎟️ Take a look at the programme of activity and register your interest: weekofvoctech.co.uk/events #WeekOfVocTech #GetAdultsLearning #EdTech #VocTech

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Our 2025-2030 strategy supports the adoption and development of vocational technology at scale enabling better outcomes and access for all, building capacity now, and laying the foundations for lasting change

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There's less than two weeks to go until Week of VocTech Join us on 17 to 21 March for a week-long programme of online and in-person events championing the crucial role of digital technology in vocational training, and inspiring action to transform the UK skills sector weekofvoctech.co.uk

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Join @fetapestry.bsky.social and I for a celebration of innovative #FE #AI pedagogy on 21st March. The @amplifyfe.bsky.social webinar showcases our #ALT / @ufitrust.bsky.social Insights research on 'what works' when building vocational digital skills. Register here: buff.ly/4i8hENn #UKFE #EduSky

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We are very pleased to announce that Anthony Painter will be joining Ufi VocTech Trust as our new Director of Strategic Engagement.

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What does AI excellence look like in the education sector? To find out, attend the "Celebrating excellence in AI pedagogy in FE and Skills" webinar with @amplifyfe.bsky.social at Week of VocTech on Friday 21 March

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We are proud to sponsor this year's AI & Digital Summit by AELP which will be held this Wednesday 26 February See you there? Book your tickets now ⤵️ eu.eventscloud.com/website/1545... #AIinEducation #EdTech #VocTech #Education #AELPAI2025

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The £125K Assessment Innovation Fund is open for applications Learn how you can apply for a chance to receive £125k to transform assessment and vocational education ⤵️ ufi.co.uk/latest/innov... #Assessment #AssessmentInnovationFund #VocationalEducation #VocTech #SkillsDevelopment

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Week of VocTech is back next month, featuring a free programme of in-person and online events and activities 📢 📆 17 - 21 March 2025 🎟️ Take a look at the programme of activity and register your interest: weekofvoctech.co.uk/events #WeekOfVocTech #GetAdultsLearning

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This week is #LoveScotlandsColleges 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This campaign highlights the invaluable contributions of colleges across Scotland At Ufi VocTech Trust, we have proudly supported several projects at West College Scotland and @cofgcollege.bsky.social that improve student learning and teacher training

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Excited to be sharing our #ALT / @ufitrust.bsky.social @amplifyfe.bsky.social #AI innovation case studies at this #WorldSkills / #NCFE #Skills Excellence event in March. The focus will be on how innovative AI can help bridge the #digitaldivide. #FEResearch #LoveFE #AmplifyFE #UKFE #EduSky

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Next week marks National Apprenticeship Week. This year's theme is "skills for life" See how our Strategic Partner NCFE will be celebrating by elevating the voices of those who have taken apprenticeships ⤵️ www.ncfe.org.uk/national-app... #Apprenticeship #VocTech

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Congratulations to @ufiventures.bsky.social portfolio company Data Literacy Academy on their new partnership with @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social Read more about Grant Thonrton's £1 million investment into data and digital transformation ⤵️ www.dl-academy.com/blog/grant-t...

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Last chance to apply for an opportunity to get up to £60k grant funding for your vocational technology project Learn more and submit your application for our VocTech Activate grant fund 😊 ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... Applications close tomorrow (4th February) at 5pm #VocTech #WorkSkills #GrantFund

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5 days until the VocTech Activate 2025 grant fund closes 📆 If you want the chance to secure up to £60k in grant funding for your vocational technology project, apply now ⤵️ ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... Applications close on 4 February 2025. Good luck! #GrantFund #VocTech

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On Friday, our Head of Public Affairs Josh Smith took part in the "Empowering futures: Bridging Higher Education and the workforce" panel at Bett UK Josh showed how we have built Strategic Partnerships to help bridge the gap in digital skills for teachers 👏 #BettUK #EdTech #Education

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The Assessment Innovation Fund is coming back! We're thrilled to support NCFE with the next round of their Assessment Innovation Fund 👏 Interested? Fill in the quick form to see if your project is eligible: bit.ly/47TLNuF #VocTech #Funding #Assessment #EdTech

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Who's heading to #BettUK this week? A few members of the Ufi and @ufiventures.bsky.social team will be there. If you see us, come say hi! Our Head of Public Affairs, Josh Smith, will also be speaking on the "Empowering futures: Bridging Higher Education and the workforce" panel on Friday #EdTech

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"This is the first time I have come across any funders that have had a workshop like this. I was left impressed and would highly recommend.” Join one of our workshops to learn about our VocTech Activate grant fund and how to apply Book now: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... #VocTech #GrantFund

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Our first newsletter of the year is here 🎉 Want to learn about our £900k grant fund, join GoodTech Ventures's upcoming showcase event, or attend the UK Bett 2025 conference later this month? It's all in our newsletter! Catch up now ⤵️ createsend.com/t/t-ADC3FAA3... #VocTech #EdTech #GrantFund

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Whether you've issued digital badges or you've earned them, the Digital Badging Commission wants to hear from you🎖️ Fill out this short survey ⤵️ www.badgingcommission.org/news/survey The Digital Badging Commission is delivered in partnership between Ufi VocTech Trust and @thersaorg.bsky.social

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See how Bolton College used their Activate grant funding to develop AI-powered digital tools to support student and teacher learning The VocTech Activate grant fund is now open for applications 📢 Watch Bolton College's journey on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=blfU...

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The VocTech Activate grant fund is now open for applications 📢 If you have a bold idea for vocational learning, you could get up to £60,000 in funding! Take the eligibility checker and apply now: lnkd.in/eahM22ew Applications close on 4th February 2025 #GrantFund #VocTech

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The first workshop on 7th January 2025 is filling up fast! Book your place on one of our VocTech Activate grant fund pre-application workshops 📆 Learn everything you need to know how to strengthen your grant fund application: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... #VocTech #GetAdultsLearning #GrantFund

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Thanks @amplifyfe.bsky.social for including us in your Advent countdown 😀! Fancy a £60K grant for your vocational tech project? Take a look at the Activate grant fund now, try the eligibility checker, and join us for a pre-application workshop: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... #AmplifyFE #VocTech

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"By keeping our focus on learner needs and ensuring that the human is always at the heart of vocational technology, we can ensure that technology is used to its full potential." As we prepare for a festive break, our CEO Rebecca Garrod-Waters shares a Christmas message 🎄⤵️ ufi.co.uk/latest/ufi-c...

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You could get £250K investment for your early-stage startup with our Ufi Ventures Challenge Fund Learn more about the Challenge Fund and see how you can pitch to us ⬇️ ufi.co.uk/latest/launc... This fund is part of the broader VocTech Challenge programme by @ufitrust.bsky.social

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Our latest Community Newsletter has landed 📬 Inside, we're sharing our £900K Activate Grant Fund, our 2025-2030 strategy, the kick-off of our VocTech Challenge cohort, our thoughts on how AI is shaping the workforce, and more! Read all about it ⤵️ createsend.com/t/t-4F57094B...

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Could your bold idea transform vocational learning? Find out if your project could be eligible for our VocTech Activate grant fund in just a few clicks with our Eligibility Checker 🚦 Check now ✅: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... #GrantFund #VocTech

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Want to know if your project is eligible for the VocTech Activate grant fund? Our Eligibility Checker is the perfect starting point. See if our grant fund could be right for you 🚦: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin... #GrantFund #VocTech #EdTech

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Great to hear @lwalexs.bsky.social's request for the Adult Skills Fund to prioritise supporting adults with the lowest level of skills and tackling inequalities 👏 We were proud to work with @learnworkuk.bsky.social on this year's Adult Participation in Learning survey #AdultSkills #VocTech

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"We are always encouraging more colleges to be experimental in their adoption and deployment of digital technology" - Josh Smith, Ufi VocTech Trust Thanks @jisc.bsky.social for having us on the Jisc AoC podcast to discuss #AI and skills for the future www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcLl... #FutureOfWork

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We recently held a Strategy Launch event to celebrate our 2025-2030 strategy It was a fantastic evening of connection, collaboration and celebration as we shared our vision and plan for the next five years Keen to know more? Explore our full strategy document here: ufi.co.uk/who-we-are/o...

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Great to be with partners on @ufitrust.bsky.social Voc-Tech Challenge 2024 kick-off workshop, and presenting the project we’ll be delivering over the next two years in Cornwall and Lincolnshire.

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Great to have you with us @fionaaldridge.bsky.social.

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