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Ufi VocTech Trust
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Championing the power of tech to improve adult skills for work. Visit our website for information on our grant funding and early-stage investment.
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VocTech Activate opens 6 January 2026

£30k to £60k grants available for innovative ideas using tech to improve learning for work

Step 1: Check if your project is eligible using our checker
Step 2: Book an online workshop to help prepare your application

Start here: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin...
Have you checked if your project is eligible for our VocTech Activate grant fund yet?

Check if your project is eligible before you apply: https://ufi.co.uk/grant-funding/voctech-activate/#eligibility-checker

#GrantFund
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Can digital badging be a catalyst for systemic change?

Join us at #OEB25 next Thursday for the "Connecting People, Skills and Work" panel

On this panel, Anthony and Rebecca will share insights and draw from recent Digital Badging Commission recommendations

See you there? https://oeb.global/
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join our Associate Director of Grants, Jane Holmes and yfor Founder Geraldine Gordon next week for the AELP grant funding for innovation in learning technology webinar

Hosted on 26th November, it's a great chance to learn about our VocTech Activate grant fund

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/3LLU4ez
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Wondering if your project is eligible for a £30k-60k VocTech Activate grant fund?

Our Eligibility Checker is the perfect starting point. It's quick, simple, and helps you see if the grant fund could be right for you ✅

Take the first step today: https://bit.ly/4onpkOR
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Have you got an idea for how technology can help adults learn the skills they need for work?

If so, our VocTech Activate 2026 grant fund can help you bring your idea to life with a £30-60k grant

Interested? Learn more and start your VocTech Activate journey now: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin...
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This morning, our Director of Strategic Engagement, Anthony Painter will be sharing his insights on "What's next for artificial intelligence and digital technologies transformation in colleges?" at #AoCConf25

📆 Join us for the first Hot Topic of the day at 10:50am

#AIInEducation #EdTech #AmplifyFE
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you're at the @aoc-info.bsky.social Annual Conference this week, make sure you visit Ufi-supported TeacherMatic and Metaverse Learning in the exhibitor hall

It's a great opportunity to see some of our supported projects, learn about impact, and try their tech 😊

#AoCConf25 #EdTech #Education
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Last week, our friends at GoodTech Ventures announced the 8 ventures in their fourth Tech for Good cohort

It's great to see some innovative EdTech and Future Of Work solutions involved in this cohort

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47KgkwJ

#TechForGood #SocialImpact #FutureOfWork #VocTech #EdTech
November 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
VocTech Activate opens 6 January 2026

£30k to £60k grants available for innovative ideas using tech to improve learning for work

Step 1: Check if your project is eligible using our checker
Step 2: Book an online workshop to help prepare your application

Start here: ufi.co.uk/grant-fundin...
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Next week, our Director of Strategic Engagement, Anthony Painter joins sector leaders at #AOCConf25 to discuss what's next for AI and digital tech is furteher education

📆 Wednesday 19th November at 10:50am

Heading to @aoc-info.bsky.social conference? Add this session to your diary!

#EduSky
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Tomorrow's the day of the Learning Technologies Awards

With six Ufi-supported organisations shortlisted, we're excited to spend the evening celebrating everyone's successes 🎉

We're proud to be shortlisted for the Learning technologies organisation of the year too

#LTAwards2025 #EdTech
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Launched today, our joint report with the @aoc-info.bsky.social sets out how colleges can make a real difference to the digital capabilities of the nation.

ufi.co.uk/news-insight...
Digital transformation in FE: A roadmap for action
AoC and Ufi are calling for the creation of a core digital skills framework to ensure every student leaves college equipped for the modern workplace.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Great to see our Aberdeen place-based collaboration in action

The first Workwise Project Employer Engagement event brought key people together to explore how virtual work experience and digital tools open up new routes into work across the region

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hKSHIV
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On Friday AmplifyFE are running an interactive webinar all about mastering LinkedIn to achieve your goals

Using Tony K Silver's 4 pillars of LinkedIn, attendees will leave the session with actionable steps to strengthen their LinkedIn presence

Regster now: https://bit.ly/47yKe6S
#AmplifyFE #EduSky
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Today, we’re at Portcullis House to discuss our #GetTheNationLearning campaign with parliamentarians!

Thanks to our partners @ufitrust.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social @aoc-info.bsky.social and Multiverse.

Find out more and sign our charter: getthenationlearning.org.uk/get-the-nati...
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We've joined the Get the Nation Learning campaign by @learnworkuk.bsky.social by signing their charter where we pledge to champion lifelong learning, lead by example, and open up access for everyone

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nKijY3

#Learning #FutureOfWork #Skills
Ufi joins over 100 organisations to getting the nation learning
Organisations across the country are strengthening their impact and showcasing their commitment to lifelong learning.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations to Redbridge Institute of Adult Education (RIAE) who took home the Ufi-supported 'Learning with Technology' award at this year's Get the Nation Learning Awards

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oMU0JD

#Lifelonglearning #EduSky #Education @learnworkuk.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It's #GetTheNationLearning week and we're having a great time celebrating lifelong learning at the 2025 awards hosted by Stephen Evans from @learnworkuk.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We're at the AELP Autumn Conference today

Say hi to our team at Stand 20 — chat with us about the impact of VocTech and enjoy meeting some of our Ufi-supported projects 👋

#AELPAC25 #VocTech #EdTech #UKSkills #Learning
November 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
It's officially Get The Nation Learning week 🙌

Led by our Strategic Partners @learnworkuk.bsky.social, this week aims to strengthen and showcase the impact of lifelong learning

We look forward to getting involved with this week's activities

See how you can join in too: https://bit.ly/4o9Emb7
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Want to help decide which projects receive grant funding?

Your insight as an independent assessor will help us spot potential and back projects that improve vocational learning

Interested? Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/46QRB9s

#GrantFunding #EdTech #Education
Join our assessor pool | Ufi VocTech Trust
Title Unlocking the full potential of technology to get adults learning. Ufi are currently looking for people to join our pool of assessors who help us review applications for grants If you are interested in joining our team of independent experts...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Get the Nation Learning Week starts next week 🙌

From celebrating everyone's achievements at Get the Nation Learning Awards to revealing the results from the annual Adult Participation in Learning survey, we're looking forward to a week filled with positive action

#GetTheNationLearning #Skills
October 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Congratulations to Metaverse Learning winners of the @altuk.bsky.social award for Technology in Adult Learning in partnership with @ufitrust.bsky.social

#ALTc25 #ALTAwards #ALTawards25 #AmplifyFE #VocTech #EdTech #MetaverseLearning #GetAdultsLearning
The Award for Technology in Adult Learning in partnership with UFI is presented to Metaverse Learning. The judges felt that this was an innovative use of VR/Metaverse to help teach vocational subjects. Good partnership between edtech and FE with strong supporting evidence. #ALTc25
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We're excited for the AELP Autumn Conference next week

If you're attending, come say hi to our Ufi VocTech Trust team at Stand 20, see the impact of VocTech and try some of our Ufi-supported projects

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4992TJ0
#AELPAC25 #EdTech #UKSkills #Learning
October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
AmplifyFE have launched their 2025 Impact Report at the ALT Conference 🎉

This year saw @amplifyfe.bsky.social grow to 3,700+ members, host 26 webinars, and map 371 communities of practice, amongst other impactful milestones

Read the report: https://bit.ly/4qosILd

#Education #EduSky #AmplifyFE
AmplifyFE Impact Report celebrates five years of supporting FE
Ufi celebrates this significant milestone for AmplifyFE - 5 years of supporting professionals across FE, skills, and vocational education.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM