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Aptem updates for May 2020
We may all be in lockdown, but our team has been busy this month with several new features that will make your life easier.
Aptem case study: Central YMCA
YMCA Training had a long and illustrious history, having been set up during the deep recession of the 1970s to help young people to find new opportunities through training and employment. Five years ago, YMCA Training was brought into Central YMCA.
Covid-19 sector news round-up April 2020
In our new bi-monthly news blog, we are looking at how the apprenticeship and training sector has been affected by the coronavirus crisis. This month, AELP seeks legal advice over DfE exclusion of apprenticeship providers, and while universities struggle financially, EdTech experimentation takes off.
Aptem updates for April 2020
We are pleased to share the details of the most significant Aptem updates that went live this month including updates to the OData feed, ILR QA privileges and filtered batch files.
Covid-19: statement from Richard Alberg, CEO of MWS Technology
Covid-19 is a frightening pandemic and looks set to change the way the world works and studies for the foreseeable future. On behalf of all of us at MWS Technology, our thoughts are with those affected and the dedicated doctors and nurses working tirelessly to save our lives.
Remote and distance learning in the COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented in recent history, and it’s forcing training providers to innovate around distance/remote learning. Aptem, an intuitive, all-in-one EdTech platform – can help.
Aptem updates for March 2020
We are pleased to share the details of the most significant Aptem updates that went live this month including updates to Learning Plans, Compliance Documents and Reviews.
EdTech can transform learning… if we let it
Deborah Talbot, Communications Officer at MWS, talked to Vikki Liogier, National Head of EdTech and Digital Skills at the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) about the benefits of, and barriers towards, using EdTech in colleges
Apprenticeship funding is under pressure… but we have a new apprenticeship and skills minister
A study by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) and Public First on apprenticeship levy funding has shown that lowering the £3 million annual payroll threshold to £1 million would not generate enough revenue to meet the funding shortfall for SME apprenticeships.
Failure to use data is costing UK business over £10 billion a year, says report
A report by Qlik and Accenture says that the reluctance to train employees in data analysis is costing the UK and other national economies billions every year.
Aptem updates for February 2020
We are pleased to share the details of the most significant Aptem updates that went live this month including updates to administrator roles and permissions.
MWS DfE apprenticeship data article in FE News
Mark Abrahams, Head of Research and Analytics at MWS Technology, featured in a published article in FE News on the 11th February.
Skills gap to cost the UK £120 billion by 2030, says report
A report by the Learning and Work Institute (L&W) says that the UK skills deficit will cost the country £120 billion by 2030.
Aptem updates for January 2020
We are pleased to share the details of the most significant Aptem updates that went live this month including updates to the administrator view of Learning Plans, the Signatures tile and reviews.
The EdTech learning revolution
Technology is impacting society and everyday life in all sectors, yet education and training lag conspicuously behind. Should the education and training sector be more technologically engaged, and what are the implications for pedagogy?
MWS Technology’s CEO in FE Week
Richard Alberg, CEO of MWS Technology, published an Op-Ed in FE Week on the 11th January.
Aptem Area Analysis Tool renamed as Aptem Intelligence Dashboard
The Aptem Area Analysis Tool has been renamed as the Aptem Intelligence Dashboard (AID), to acknowledge the intelligence it provides …
Aptem updates for December 2019
Learn about the latest Aptem updates that went live in December including the option to upload PDFs through the SCORM asset tile.
Newsletters
The Pulse, Winter 2021
The Pulse, Autumn 2020
In the Autumn 2020 edition of The Pulse, Richard Alberg, CEO of Aptem, talks about employability today and why the company decided to launch Aptem Employ, a cutting-edge platform to manage all aspects of a job seeker’s journey.
This edition also includes an op-ed by Christine Weddell, Chief Operating Officer at Aptem, asking whether tech is the new paradigm for skills and employability solutions.
Finally, we share an interview with David Kitchen, Managing Director of The Leadership Team, who talks about M&As in the training sector and how his company helps the industry keep in top of quality.
The Pulse, Winter 2020
In the Winter 2020 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer our view of the 2020 apprenticeship landscape, an interview with Vikki Liogier, National Head of EdTech and Digital Skills at the Education and Training Foundation, and the latest exciting Aptem product and company developments.
The Pulse, Autumn 2019
In the Autumn 2019 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news and product updates, as well as an insightful interview with Chris Jones, Her Majesty’s Inspector – Specialist Adviser for Apprenticeships.
The Pulse, Spring 2019
In the Spring 2019 edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news and product updates, as well as an interesting interview with UVAC’s Mandy Crawford-Lee.
The Pulse, Winter 2019
In this edition of The Pulse, we are delighted to offer news updates, an analysis of the levy shortfall and a great interview with Mark Dawe of the AELP, as well as Aptem product and team developments.
The Pulse, Autumn 2018
We are pleased to share with you the first of our quarterly newsletters, where we will be keeping you informed on Aptem developments and sharing useful resources that will help you make the most of your chosen delivery platform.
Webinars
Creating a digital literacy culture and using technology to enhance learning
Big data in education and training
Exploring alternative talent pools for recruiting employability professionals
Changes, challenges and the role of digital in future employability programmes
Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities for Apprenticeships
State of the Art Tech for Employment programmes
A demonstration of Aptem’s Intelligence Dashboard for Universities
Events
National Apprenticeship Conference
28 JanuaryAOC Annual Conference
8 February @ 8:00 am - 9 February @ 5:00 pmFE Week Annual Apprenticeship Conference
26 April @ 8:30 am - 27 April @ 5:30 pmEducation and Strategy Forum 2021
28 April @ 8:00 am - 29 April @ 5:00 pmAELP National Conference 2021
9 June @ 8:00 am - 10 June @ 5:00 pm
