In conversation with…

In Conversation with...

This series, hosted on location at leading conferences focused on policy and skills, includes events at both the Labour Party and Conservative Party Conferences within our dedicated Skills Hub.

Now, more than ever, it's essential to invest in people, places, and productivity to drive the growth and economic recovery the UK needs. At City & Guilds, we champion being a voice for skills by hosting our podcast series, In Conversation With..., where guests, including parliamentarians, join us to discuss a range of topics relevant to any future government's approach to skills-related policy decisions.

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Episode 3

In this episode, City & Guilds CEO Kirstie Donnelly is joined by Andrew Pakes MP to discuss the future of apprenticeships in the UK, how to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in engaging with apprenticeships, and the ongoing debate about funding levels for advanced apprenticeships.

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Episode 2: In conversation with Peter Bedford, Conservative MP for Mid Leicestershire

In this episode, Patrick Craven, Director of Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement at City & Guilds, speaks with Peter Bedford, the newly elected Conservative MP for Mid Leicestershire, on the importance of creating equal opportunities through apprenticeships and professional and technical training.

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Episode 1: In Conversation with Lord Blunkett at the Labour Party Conference

In this conversation, Kirstie and Lord Blunkett covered a range of topics relevant to any future government’s approach to policy decisions surrounding skills

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