UKFT’s Education Partners membership facilitates greater connectivity between education and industry to support an infrastructure that is responsive to current and future industry requirements; to supply a critical pipeline of skilled new entrants into employment; and to unlock important research, funding and innovation opportunities.
Find out how we support Education Partners with expanding their Knowledge, Profile and Network, plus exclusive Discounts below.
Knowledge
Shape future talent through shared knowledge. Become an Education Partner and connect your expertise with the next generation, helping students gain the skills, insight and industry understanding they need to suceed.
Advocacy for the education and skills sector
Representation and guidance on policy and sector priorities.
Skills 101 and member-only newsletter
Member-only sessions providing insight into new education policies and sector updates, plus stay informed with the latest news and developments.
Piloting new training schemes
Opportunities to help shape future delivery and sector practice.
Industry research involvement
Participate in research programmes shaping the sector.
Support with Ofsted visits
Guidance and assistance when needed.
Support for FE and private training providers
Advice on apprenticeships and vocational training.
- Education Partner logo – To feature on a variety of platforms.
- Promotion via UKFT Futures – Opportunities to raise member visibility across the sector.
- Education Partner Spotlight – Feature to showcase your organisation.
- Access to selected UKFT events- Invitations to key sector events.
- Peer support and networking - Engage with members via group networking and WhatsApp communities.
- Employer links – UKFT is an employer-led association with strong industry relationships.
- Annual UKFT Member Reception – Attendance at the networking event.
- Annual UKFT Education Partner Conference – Opportunities to connect and share expertise. The conference will also provide an annual update and insight reflecting real-world challenges, opportunities and emerging trends such as sustainability and compliance.
UKFT’s compliance work delivers both practical assistance and strategic insight for members operating across diverse product categories:
- UKFT Approved – 25% discount for Education Partners on UKFT Approved prices.
- UKFT Skills Academy Courses – Member pricing on individual courses, with additional discounts for cohorts of five or more, including production sewing machinist training.
- Curriculum development and consultancy – Discounted rates on professional support
- UKFT staff lectures – Discounted rates for lectures covering compliance and regulation, innovation, sustainability, and international business.
The annual rate for Education Partner membership is:
Inspire tomorrow's talent while strengthening your industry connections. As an Education Partner, you'll help bridge education and business, support future careers and play a role in building a skilled workforce for the future.
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