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.

Together, they explore the need for a cultural shift in the way society values skills-based education, with Peter advocating for apprenticeships as a respected and viable route alongside traditional university pathways. They also discuss the government’s role in supporting skills development, the economic resilience offered by green and technological skills, and how modernising education is key to keeping the UK competitive globally. Peter shares his personal journey as the first in his family to attend university, reinforcing the importance of accessible career options for all.

Listen in for an inspiring conversation that champions apprenticeships as a vital pathway to a hopeful future.

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