NEWS & UPDATES

Keep up to date with the latest UK Skills Partnership news, updates, and insights from across our global network.

The UK Skills Partnership (UKSP) brings together leading UK colleges, training providers, awarding organisations, professional bodies, and industry specialists to support governments, employers, and international partners in strengthening skills systems and workforce capability worldwide. Our news section shares updates on our programmes, partnerships, events, and sector developments.

Across more than 70 countries, UKSP and its network of over 200 UK organisations are working together to deliver skills reform, workforce development, and capacity-building initiatives aligned to national priorities and labour market needs. From international trade missions and strategic partnerships to sector engagement and new member announcements, our updates highlight the breadth and impact of this collaboration.

Here you will also find insights into key policy developments, skills initiatives, and emerging global trends shaping technical and vocational education and training (TVET). We share how UK expertise is being applied in different international contexts to support sustainable economic growth, improve workforce outcomes, and strengthen institutional capacity.

Our news stories reflect the collective work of the UK skills ecosystem—showcasing collaboration between government, industry, and education providers. This includes case studies from active programmes, updates on UKSP associate members, and highlights from international engagements across priority sectors such as digital, green skills, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and professional services.

Whether you are a UK provider looking to engage internationally, a global partner seeking collaboration, or an organisation interested in skills system development, our news page provides regular updates on the work, impact, and opportunities within the UK Skills Partnership network.

Explore our latest updates and stay connected with UKSP as we continue to support skills development and workforce transformation globally.

UKSP SkillsFest2023

SkillsFest2023

SKILLSFEST2023 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS In partnership with the UK Skills Partnership, the Department for Business and Trade International Education team hosted a ‘SkillsFest2023′, daily from Monday 10th to Friday…
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UKSP Chair - Jane Rexworthy at Skills For Growth Conference, June 2023

Skills for Growth Conference 2023

Key takeaways from the Skills for Growth Conference by Jane Rexworthy, Chair of the UK Skills Partnership. The inaugural ‘Skills for Growth’ conference took place last month. Hosted by the Department for…
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Jane Rexworthy - UKSP new chair

Jane Rexworthy new Chair of UKSP

Jane Rexworthy FLinstLM, Chartered FCIPD becomes new UKSP Chair.  After 6 years at the helm of the UKSP, Lesley Davies CBE hands over the baton to Jane Rexworthy. Lesley has…
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UK Skills Sector Value

The current value to the UK economy of skills exports is £6.3 billion. The UK skills sector has significant potential and diversity in the international landscape to grow its exports…
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Global Drive to Enable Growth for UK Skills Providers

Supporting Global Skills Development

The UK technical and vocational education and training (TVET) / skills sector must come together to promote itself to the world as a new national education export drive is being…
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Pearson BTEC

Pearson International BTEC Awards

Pearson International BTEC Awards The 2021 BTEC Awards featured international winners from Portugal, Turkey, The United Arabs Emirates, Netherlands, Tanzania, and Northern Ireland. Of the over 800 nominations received, almost…
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The UK TVET System

New UK TVET System booklet

New UK TVET system brochure – the UK Skills Partnership are excited to see the release of the British Council’s  updated booklet which explains and summarises the UK Technical and Vocational…
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NSAR KTMB

NSAR Strengthens Rail Workforce in Malaysia

National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR Limited) expanded its international collaboration through a new partnership Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), Malaysia. The aim of the partnership…
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Construction site engineer

ECITB Global

ECITB launches new Global arm to increase training offer The UK Government-sponsored skills body the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has today revealed plans to expand its overseas operations to…
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