This Manifesto sets out how the Further Education sector can be a part of tackling the challenges that Wales will face over the next decade - the challenges of net zero, delivering sustainable economic growth, rapid technological change, and new demands on public services.
The next Senedd term will be defining for Wales’ future. The challenges of net zero, delivering sustainable economic growth, rapid technological change, and new demands on public services will shape Wales’ future for a generation.
Wales’ future economic success lies in the skills of our people, investing in skills is the key to economic growth and to tackle inequalities in Wales. Colleges are proud of their role as anchor institutions in their local communities and economies. From progressing to university, accessing an apprenticeship, returning as an adult learner or training as a plumber, heat pump system installer, cyber security specialist, web designer, or nurse, colleges are places where everyone can succeed. They are catalysts for positive change and essential if Wales is to have the future that we all deserve.
Mission Driven Reform
There are serious and urgent challenges facing Wales over the next decade.
Read more on our 3 missions.
| MISSION 1 | MISSION 2 | MISSION 3 |
| Grow the economy by equipping industry and the workforce with the skills needed to meet the challenges of a changing economy that will be reshaped by the transition to net zero and the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). |
Improve participation, progression and outcomes in post-16 education by breaking down barriers, helping young people to make the right choices about their future and be ready for the world of work, and delivering high-quality teaching and learning. |
Tackle intergenerational inequality and poverty through adult education and access to second chance learning. |
MISSIONS UNDERPINNED BY FINANCIAL STABILITY
The three missions cannot be met without recognising the importance of addressing the financial pressures in the sector and the ensuring colleges have greater long term financial stability and operational flexibility to meet the needs of their communities.
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