Designing Curriculum for a Changing Workforce

Your Speaker

Billy Smith

Independent FE Consultant, Billy Smith Ltd

Billy Smith is an independent further education consultant specialising in curriculum design, digital innovation and workforce development. With over 20 years' experience, including senior leadership roles as an Assistant Principal and Chief Executive Officer, he has worked with colleges, employers and sector bodies to design industry-informed curriculum programmes, develop accredited qualifications and support organisations to respond to emerging skills needs. His work spans sectors including digital, cyber security, health, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Designing Curriculum for a Changing Workforce

What should colleges be teaching today for a workforce that may look very different tomorrow?

New technologies, changing industries, evolving learner expectations and emerging skills needs are challenging many of the assumptions that have traditionally shaped curriculum design.

This immersive and highly interactive workshop invites leaders, curriculum professionals and educators to step back from the day-to-day and explore some of the biggest questions facing education and skills. Through a series of thought-provoking activities, collaborative challenges and practical reflection, participants will be encouraged to examine curriculum through a different lens and consider what meaningful preparation for the future might look like.

Expect discussion, debate, fresh perspectives and a few surprises along the way.

This session is hosted by Brookland Technical College and Classview, and is available via your connected room

Audience: This session is designed for senior and middle leaders responsible for curriculum, quality, teaching and learning, employer engagement, workforce development and strategic planning. It is particularly relevant for those involved in designing, reviewing or shaping curriculum provision to meet future skills needs.

Equipment: Web enabled device for interactive activities

Duration: 90 minutes

Registration: Organisation registration or individual online registration

Connections: This session is open to 6 organisational connections and 10 in-person spaces

Please note: One organisation space = one connecting room . This ensures fair access to spaces across participating organisations - one booking does not automatically extend to other rooms within your organisation. Spaces should only be booked if participation is guaranteed at the time of booking.