distance higher education and employability
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Making The Open University a significant partner of choice for employers
Professor Alan Tait
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
The Open University
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The core issues
• Increased demand from employers• The skills gap in the UK• Widening Participation and social justice• More diversified income streams for The Open
University
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Core challenges
• Can the university work effectively with employers?• Do employers want to invest in learning and
development?• How could The Open University differentiate
itself from other universities?
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Understanding what employers want
• Relationship management• Flexibility• The employer journey• From B2C to B2B• The Open University achievement in the National
Student Survey
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Sector Approach
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Focus
• Choosing the employment sectors• Proportion of workforce at English Qualification
Framework 3 and 4• Spend on Learning and Development• Openness to blended and e-learning• Research and knowledge transfer investment
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Key capabilities of The Open University• Delivered to home or workplace• Delivered anywhere in UK or the world• Recognition of prior achievement• Reputation for Quality
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Where we are
• 16,500 students sponsored directly by employer to be doubled by 2012
• Centre for short tailored learning experiences• Sectors in Health and IT/Telecoms• Director for Change• Sponsorship at Pro-Vice-Chancellor level