Skills and Education Group, a leading FE and Skills Membership organisation dedicated to promoting high-quality education, skills development, and training, and through its awarding subsidiaries delivering qualifications and End Point Assessments, is excited to announce its patronage of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance (powered by Pathway Group). This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within apprenticeship programmes across various industries.
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is a pioneering initiative committed to fostering multicultural participation and representation within the apprenticeship landscape. The alliance works towards breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that apprenticeships become more accessible to everyone regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural heritage.
Skills and Education Group’s decision to become a patron of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance underscores its steadfast commitment to driving positive change in the education and skills sector. In aligning with Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, Skills & Education Group aims to amplify efforts to address underrepresentation, promote inclusivity, and empower individuals from all walks of life to pursue successful apprenticeship and employment journeys.
The partnership between Skills and Education Group and the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance will encompass a range of collaborative initiatives. This will include sharing best practices, supporting research efforts, and advocating for policy changes that promote equal access to apprenticeships for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Together, both organisations are committed to creating a more equitable and representative workforce that reflects the makeup of modern society.
“We are delighted to welcome Skills and Education Group as patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance,” said Jagdeep Soor, Head of Strategic Partnerships at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance “Their extensive expertise in education and skills development will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to create a more inclusive apprenticeship landscape. This partnership marks a significant milestone and reinforces our collective dedication to building a brighter and more diverse future.”
The collaboration between Skills and Education Group and the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is set to drive positive change and shape the future of apprenticeships to be more inclusive and equitable. As the two organisations embark on this journey together, they invite other stakeholders and industry players to join in their efforts to create a workforce that truly represents the diverse world we live in.
Paul Eeles, Group Chief Executive, Skills and Education Group commented we are committed to the development of people and we are particularly aligned to the mission and values which underpin the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, which is why we are delighted to be joining the Alliance. Removing barriers to young people and adults participating in apprenticeships is important both for people from minority backgrounds but also for UK PLC. We are delighted to partner with the Multicultural Cultural Apprenticeship Alliance to drive forward our shared agenda for a more inclusive workforce as we grow apprenticeships in this country.
“I am absolutely delighted that the Skills & Education Group has joined us as patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance, an organisation that we have a longstanding partnership with. Their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and skills development aligns perfectly with our mission, and their support will undoubtedly make a significant impact on advancing apprenticeship and employment opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. Together, we will work tirelessly to create a more inclusive and equitable future for apprentices across the globe.” – Safaraz Ali, Founder of The Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance & CEO of Pathway Group.
