'Pass on Your Skills' will ensure further education (FE) staff have the skills and expertise required to meet the needs of the sectors they serve by creating opportunities for technical and vocational experts to move into appropriate teaching roles.

The programme will build on the success of a recent pilot, which recruited and trained construction professionals to teach in the FE sector, and will also help FE providers fill key vacancies within the sector.

As part of the programme, LLUK will introduce, manage and evaluate:

• high profile recruitment campaigns targeting professionals in key sectors, including construction, social care and health and others to be identified shortly
• guidance and support for employers, helping them to select and train the best applicants
• an introductory programme for successful applicants leading to a licence to teach and an award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).

How to get involved in 'Pass on Your Skills'
If you are a vocational/technical expert interested in making a move into FE learning delivery, or you are an FE provider, Sector Skills Council or other organisation supporting the delivery of FE in England, you can find out more about Pass on Your Skills and how to get involved by emailing the programme team. Alternatively, you can register your details to receive regular updates about the Catalyst programme.