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If you missed it yesterday, our latest instalment of Into the Weekend features insights from Paul Johnson on whether recent apprenticeship reforms could unintentionally weaken the strength and clarity of the apprenticeship brand. Catch up here: tinyurl.com/szvejv24

Today, we’re sharing the second article in our Into the Weekend series. This week, Paul Johnson, Group Director (Awarding Organisation), reflects on the latest wave of apprenticeship reform. Read Paul’s full piece here: tinyurl.com/szvejv24

Earlier this week, Dr Sunil Abrol, Director of NOCN India Skills Foundation, represented NOCN Group at the CTVET Conference, sharing our work in Green Skills and customised work-based learning to support Nepal’s evolving skills ecosystem. Read the blog: tinyurl.com/4m4n9hab

Britain’s long‑standing academic bias is holding back the skilled workforce our economy needs. In our first Into the Weekend edition, Graham Hasting‑Evans explores why vocational routes must move from the margins to the mainstream. Read more: nocn.org.uk/blog/britains-…

Britain’s Academic Bias is Holding it Back | Have you checked out this article by Graham Hasting Evans @NOCNGroup @BACH_President FE News fenews.co.uk/skills/britain…

Meet Beverley Scarfe, our Business Development Manager for Yorkshire, the Humber and the East Midlands. Bev brings extensive experience across qualification development, customer support and SEND‑focused education. Read more and get in touch today! tinyurl.com/2vdv52vx

We're proud to sponsor and support the Building Skills, Building Britain report from @ChamberVoice. It shows how the North West is primed for major growth - now we need skills that match fast‑evolving sectors like AI and green construction. Full report: tinyurl.com/4paxtsp6

New Curia report – Building Skills, Building Britain was launched following the Get Britain Growing: North West Conference in Liverpool, examining how the region can turn skills policy into real economic growth. Southport MP, @patrick_hurley was the facilitator and conference sponsors - international skills charity @NOCNGroup: politicsuk.com/news/building-…

NOCN Group Awards Nine Grants In First Year Of New Skills Foundation | FE News fenews.co.uk/skills/nocn-gr… @NOCNGroup #SkillsInnovationGrant

Retrofitting the nation: Why skills will decide the UK’s net zero success | This is really interesting from Tracey Patmore is Head of Product @NOCNGroup FE News fenews.co.uk/skills/retrofi… #Retrofit #Skills #ConstructionSkills #GreenSkills

Dementia affects thousands of families, yet not everyone in health and social care receives structured dementia training. That’s why @DemCarersCount developed its Tier 1 Foundation Level Dementia Training, endorsed by NOCN Group. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8f3fb2

On the 4th of March, we hosted the first NOCN Group Foundation Awards Ceremony in Sheffield. This exciting milestone marked the inaugural cycle of the Foundation’s Skills Innovation Grant Programme, as we brought together successful applicants. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bjbtmfa

We’re highlighting the NOCN Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work – a qualification designed to equip learners with practical skills, knowledge and confidence required to respond to minor injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/muj3p53f

We've reached the end of #NAW26. We’re proud to spotlight the impact apprenticeships have across every level of NOCN Group. We spoke to Leonie Thompson, Head of Assessment and Quality Assurance, who is currently undertaking a Senior Leader apprenticeship. tinyurl.com/5346rr8y

In this interactive workshop, NOCN Group specialists explore where technology and AI genuinely add value in assessment and where robust quality assurance remains essential. 🗓 3rd March, 10:35–11:35 book your place here: tinyurl.com/2wd6rhrn #NAW26

As we draw closer to the end of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re highlighting the Steeplejack End-Point Assessment (EPA). Learn more here: tinyurl.com/m2x976z8 #NAW2026

Last night, we attended the Apprenticeship Awards Evening at Bishop Burton College. It was amazing to celebrate the achievements of such a talented group of apprentices. Congratulations to the Bricklayer Category winner: Harry Taylor! Read more: tinyurl.com/37wbv7v5 #NAW2026

As we come to the end of National Apprenticeship Week, today we’re shining a spotlight on our fifth and final Foundation Apprenticeship of the week: Onsite Trades. Read more here: tinyurl.com/37wbv7v5 #NAW2026

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we’re also highlighting the Level 3 Craft Painter and Decorator qualification. Read more about our Level 3 Craft Painter and Decorator qualification here: tinyurl.com/5n7zp53w #NAW26

Today, for National Apprenticeship Week, we’re spotlighting our next Foundation Apprenticeship: Building Service Engineering. Watch the full video and read more: tinyurl.com/5n7zp53w #NAW2026