Will The Shared Prosperity Fund really level up local areas?
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for local areas of the UK.…
Can we prevent digital isolation?
The demand for digital technology to keep up with our fast-paced lives assumes that digital isolation only affects the older generation and the vulnerable. However, it has become more prevalent…
What the Government’s levelling up scheme means for local skills
The Government’s Levelling Up scheme, which they initially announced in February, promised to focus on skills and education. With this in mind, many local businesses will be wondering how this…
Digital & IT occupations set to rise 13%
As the demand for IT and digital occupations grows, there are projections that these occupations will grow by 13% by 2030. That is faster than the average for all other…
Blended learning – How has it evolved post-pandemic?
Blended learning (also known as hybrid learning) is a method of teaching that integrates technology and digital media with traditional instructor-led classroom activities, giving students more flexibility to customise their…
Apprenticeships are not a second choice!
Careers advice in education are still treating apprenticeships as a secondary option. This is evident at colleges up and down the country where the focus is primarily on university applications,…
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How to prevent digital isolation
The societal demand to diversify digital technology to keep up with our fast-paced lives led to the notion that digital isolation is an issue that only affects the older generation…
Celebrating Two Promotions at CogniSoft
We are thrilled to announce the promotions of two of our valued team members; Greg Wenden and Nichola Castle, to Technical Director and Head of Business Development respectively. Greg joined…
How technology has transformed the way we work
The use of digital technology in our everyday lives has seen exponential growth since the mid-2000s. When COVID-19 restrictions led to people working from home, it was largely thanks to…
The importance of funding for employability post COVID-19
Funding is essential for providing programmes that deliver services to communities and those who need it most. To secure funding, service providers have to provide evidence that highlights what the…