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design and delivery 
of training
Integral link 
between 
employment
and training
Lifetime skills 
development
Increased parity
of esteem 
between skills 
and academic 
pathways
UK TVET 
Sector
Innovative use 
of technology 
and digital 
capacity
Global 
partnerships
An example of this approach is the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s ‘Skills 
and Work’ strategy, which aims to develop an integrated employment and skills 
ecosystem with employers and individuals at its heart. 
Skills to Succeed is the Northern Ireland Government Services initiative to Support 
and promote the TVET sector in Northern Ireland.
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UK TVET Systems: an introduction

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Skills for Jobs White Paper 
In January 2021 the Secretary of State for Education 
announced a new White Paper setting out the plans for 
TVET in England for the foreseeable future. This White 
Paper is the most significant reform in a number of years 
and outlines some new policies as well as consolidating 
previous announcements.
Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and 
Growth
outlines the following key ambitions and measures
• Business groups, including Chambers of Commerce, 
working alongside colleges to develop tailored local 
skills improvement plans to meet local training 
needs; supported by a £65 million Strategic 
Development Fund to put the plans into action and 
establish new College Business Centres to drive 
innovation and enhanced collaboration with