Deadline: 20-Jul-2026
The VocTech Together Support Programme helps UK organisations explore, test, and adopt vocational learning technologies that improve skills for work. Delivered by Ufi VocTech Trust, the programme combines expert guidance, mentoring, peer learning, and grants of up to £10,000 to support planning and implementation of technology-enabled learning solutions.
About the VocTech Together Support Programme
The VocTech Together Support Programme is designed to help organisations confidently identify, evaluate, and implement technology that improves vocational learning and workforce skills.
Rather than encouraging organisations to adopt technology for its own sake, the programme focuses on understanding learning challenges first and then selecting technology that best addresses those needs. It provides structured support to reduce the risks associated with adopting new digital learning solutions and helps participants develop practical, evidence-based implementation plans.
Delivered by Ufi VocTech Trust, the programme is intended for organisations working to improve skills for work through vocational technology. No prior technical expertise or existing digital solution is required.
Programme Objectives
The VocTech Together Support Programme supports organisations to:
- Improve vocational learning through effective use of technology.
- Make informed, lower-risk technology decisions.
- Identify learning and workforce skills challenges.
- Explore and compare suitable learning technology solutions.
- Test ideas before full implementation.
- Develop evidence-based implementation strategies.
- Support online and blended learning.
- Improve digital teaching and assessment.
- Increase accessibility and flexibility for learners.
- Reach more learners through technology.
- Improve learning outcomes and workforce development.
- Build long-term organisational capability in digital learning.
Funding Available
Organisations that successfully complete the programme may receive grant funding of up to £10,000.
Funding can be used for:
- Staff time dedicated to planning and implementation.
- Software licences.
- Essential hardware.
- Specialist technical support.
- Activities related to exploring and adopting learning technology.
The funding is intended to support planning, exploration, and adoption of technology rather than developing entirely new technology products.
How the Programme Works
The programme runs over 10 weeks and combines practical learning with expert support.
Participants receive:
- Weekly expert-led sessions.
- One-to-one mentoring.
- Peer learning opportunities.
- Practical planning tools and templates.
- Evidence-based implementation frameworks.
- Support for technology selection and adoption.
Throughout the programme, organisations will:
- Define their learning and skills challenges.
- Understand learner and workforce needs.
- Identify barriers and opportunities.
- Research and compare technology solutions.
- Develop a pilot project.
- Create an implementation plan.
- Develop strategies for embedding sustainable organisational change.
Eligible Activities
The programme supports activities such as:
- Technology planning and adoption.
- Online learning initiatives.
- Blended learning programmes.
- Digital teaching tools.
- Digital assessment solutions.
- Accessible learning platforms.
- Workforce learning technologies.
- Learning management improvements.
- Pilot testing of digital learning solutions.
- Organisational digital transformation for vocational education.
Who is Eligible?
The programme is open to organisations that:
- Focus on improving skills for work.
- Want to use technology to improve vocational learning.
- Need support identifying the right digital solution.
- Do not need to be technology specialists.
- Are willing to participate in the full 10-week programme.
- Are committed to developing evidence-based implementation plans.
Who is Not Eligible?
The programme is not open to:
- Individuals.
- Schools.
- Further education colleges.
- Universities.
- Organisations previously funded by Ufi.
- Organisations focused primarily on higher-level learning at Level 4 and above.
- Research-only projects.
- Organisations not focused on skills for work.
- Projects supporting learners outside the United Kingdom.
Why This Programme Matters
Many organisations understand the value of learning technology but struggle to choose appropriate solutions or implement them successfully.
The VocTech Together Support Programme helps organisations:
- Reduce risks when investing in technology.
- Improve workforce skills development.
- Increase learner engagement.
- Build digital capability.
- Improve accessibility and flexibility.
- Make evidence-informed decisions.
- Develop sustainable digital learning strategies.
- Deliver stronger vocational learning outcomes.
How to Apply
Organisations should follow these steps:
- Confirm that the organisation meets the eligibility requirements.
- Identify a vocational learning or workforce skills challenge.
- Consider how technology could improve learning outcomes.
- Prepare organisational information for the application.
- Submit the application through the official programme process.
- Participate in the 10-week support programme if selected.
- Work with mentors to develop a technology implementation plan.
- Apply for grant funding of up to £10,000 after successfully completing the programme, where applicable.
- Implement and evaluate the planned learning technology solution.
Tips for a Strong Application
Applicants can strengthen their application by:
- Clearly defining the learning challenge.
- Focusing on learner needs rather than technology features.
- Demonstrating organisational commitment.
- Explaining expected improvements in skills development.
- Showing willingness to test and learn.
- Presenting realistic implementation goals.
- Highlighting long-term sustainability.
Common Application Mistakes
Common mistakes include:
- Focusing on technology before identifying the learning problem.
- Proposing development of new technology products instead of adoption.
- Providing unclear organisational objectives.
- Failing to demonstrate commitment to workforce skills improvement.
- Overlooking learner accessibility and inclusion.
- Treating the programme as a technology procurement exercise rather than a planning opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who delivers the VocTech Together Support Programme?
The programme is delivered by Ufi VocTech Trust.
How much funding is available?
Organisations completing the programme may receive grants of up to £10,000.
How long does the programme last?
The programme runs for 10 weeks.
Do applicants need existing digital learning technology?
No. Organisations do not need an existing technology solution or specialist technical expertise.
What can the grant funding be used for?
Funding may support staff time, software licences, essential hardware, specialist support, and activities related to planning and adopting learning technology.
Can schools and universities apply?
No. Schools, further education colleges, and universities are not eligible.
What is the main purpose of the programme?
The programme helps organisations make informed decisions about vocational learning technology and develop practical, evidence-based plans to improve skills for work.
Conclusion
The VocTech Together Support Programme provides organisations with expert guidance, mentoring, practical tools, and potential funding of up to £10,000 to confidently explore and adopt vocational learning technology. By focusing on real organisational needs, evidence-based planning, and sustainable implementation, the programme enables participants to improve workforce skills, enhance learning outcomes, and build long-term digital capability.
For more information, visit Ufi VocTech Trust.
