From the diverse table discussions and panels to the empowering talk by our President, HRH The Princess Royal The Royal Family on the impact of the Princess Royal Training Awards, it was a privilege to bring together experts in learning and development for our #SkillsShare event.

What an incredible day! 150+ employers at our first City & Guilds #PrincessRoyalTrainingAwards #SkillsShare , attended by HRH The Princess Royal The Royal Family. A highly practical day full of insights and best practice that showcased the power of learning and how #SkillsChangeLives

Plans to fully fund apprenticeships for under 21s in SMEs and increase levy funding for SMEs are positive steps.

Yet, to fully unlock apprenticeship potential, we urge the Govt to push for even more flexibility, read my suggestions 👇

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Our 2024 Neurodiversity Index Report has just launched 🧠 🎉

Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, this in-depth report shines a light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent people in the workplace.

Read the findings here: cityandguildsfoundation.org/what-we-offer/…

#Neurodiversity Amanda Kirby Do-IT Profiler

I'm delighted to launch our 2nd #NeurodiversityIndex with Amanda Kirby Do-IT Profiler! We're committed to raising awareness of workplace barriers for neurodivergent individuals. Explore the findings and learn how to make your organisation more inclusive cityandguildsfoundation.org/what-we-offer/…

It was terrific to be back co-hosting the #FEWeekAAC , the pivotal event for apprentice employers and providers, alongside Shane Mann! 🎉

#Apprenticeships FE Week

Our sincere thanks to Bridget Phillipson for her time, interest and championing of apprenticeships.

A favourite highlight of the year for me is #NAW2024 it’s when we are all reminded why we do what we do to support apprentices into work and the impact and benefits of doing so! Watch this clip to feel the energy of all those brilliant apprentices at City & Guilds Training -Gen2.

Great to meet with Gillian Keegan MP at the Workington Skills Fair for #NationalApprenticeshipWeek ! 🌟

Learning about City & Guilds Gen2 Training apprenticeships.

📈 With over 2000 young apprentices yearly, we're changing lives! #NAW2024

🤝 How do we create a joined-up skills system? Hear from the Shadow Minister for Skills & Further Education, Seema Malhotra MP💙, in our recent interview, discussing the critical role of Further Education regionally and nationally in shaping the skills agenda. youtu.be/I-94k48KyKg?si…

This week marks both #NAW2024 and Racial Equality Week. In a recent interview with Seema Malhotra MP💙, we discussed supporting diverse groups into rewarding careers through #apprenticeships . Listen here: youtu.be/6Wp85kfuCfA?si…

👏 It’s great to see members from our Young Learner Advisory Team pose their questions to the Minister on all things apprenticeships! Special thanks to Robert Halfon MP ➡️Working Hard for Harlow⬅️, Tanaka, Jarrishan, and Faiza Khan for such an engaging discussion. Watch below 👇

It was great to do a full feature with the Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education, Seema Malhotra MP💙, talking all things apprenticeships for #NAW2024 . However, for now, just hear what the Shadow Minister had to say when asked what apprenticeship might she have chosen...🎙️

I was delighted to join Sally Bundock on BBC News (UK) this morning, launching National Apprenticeship Week and highlighting the crucial role it plays in showcasing the benefits of apprenticeships for young people. #Apprenticeships #VoiceForSkills #NAW2024

Really pleased to meet with City & Guilds Intertrain staff and learners in Bristol today ahead of #NAW2024 to discuss how we can support upskilling and reskilling in a way that spreads opportunity across the country and delivers a world-class rail network.

🙌 A huge thank you to the Shadow Minister for Skills and Further Education, Seema Malhotra MP💙 for taking the time out of her busy schedule to join me for a discussion regarding all things apprenticeships this evening.

💻 Stay tuned to watch the interview next week.

#NAW2024

This is great news for learners and for industry! I'm incredibly proud of the impact we've already achieved through #SkillsBootcamps and am looking forward to seeing the team continue delivering high-class training to more learners across the country.

🎉 Happy Friday - celebrating our people and our impact - well done City & Guilds Training, you are a super team doing super work.

Look forward to even more success in 2024 - as Alex Pond would say... 'kick on'.