Cities of Learning
Connecting and catalysing place-based lifelong learning to unlock opportunities for a regenerative economy.
Regions of Learning is an innovative, technology-led response to the educational challenges of economic inactivity, unemployment, and skills shortages for local employers.
It represents a fresh look at a 250-year-old education system that is creaking in the face of challenges it was never designed to address.
Developed for those over 16 who have not thrived in traditional education settings, we work with learners, employers, educators and policymakers to agree shared learning priorities, accredit hidden capabilities and develop new skills.
The approach achieves results by connecting fragmented local learning strategies, creating a modular approach to learning, and awarding digital badges in recognition of skills development.
Our approach has been refined over several years through pilots in seven areas.
We offer several packages based on the needs of places:
In the UK, there is growing devolution of adult skills powers and budgets. Regions of Learning provides an innovative route for local government and employers to harness the opportunities this opens up to ensure they support growing local prosperity.
Get in touch with [email protected] to discuss how we can grow a Region of Learning tailored to the strengths and challenges faced by your area.
Connecting and catalysing place-based lifelong learning to unlock opportunities for a regenerative economy.
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