City & Guilds

For nearly 150 years, we’ve been shaping futures through the power of skills – and the stories of our past learners continue to inspire us every day. Now, we’re celebrating those stories. We’re proud to launch a series of interviews with City & Guilds qualified alumni today, spanning five different industries and qualifications, sharing their stories on how #SkillsChangeLives. We want to hear from you! Share your vocational skills story using #MySkillsStory and we look forward to sharing your story as part of our campaign. Watch the full conversations here: https://lnkd.in/eDBGbUaS

See us at Advanced Engineering! ⚙️ We’re excited to be exhibiting at Stand Q152 and showcasing how we’re engineering futures through skills. Whether you’re looking for world-class qualifications and apprenticeships, exploring T Levels, or interested in our Skills Discovery Sessions, we’ve got you covered. Discover our Assured services for validating your in-house training and join our Industry Stakeholder Engagement sessions to help shape the future of engineering talent. Visit our stand and speak to one of our team members! #AE2024 #EngineeringFutures #Apprenticeships #TLevels #CityAndGuilds

As we conclude #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to highlight the incredible work of our Racial Equality Community Support Group. Their quarterly Elevating Excellence events feature workshops, networking, and inspiring speakers. By creating spaces for dialogue and learning, we strive to become a more inclusive organisation. 📽 Check out this short video to hear from the internal champions about the importance and impact of these events. #DiversityAndInclusion #BlackHistoryMonth #CityAndGuilds Charmain Bucho. Faiza Khan MBE, Remi O-Ogunleye, Shams Gani, Ketty Rosine

Just under 100 days until National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2025! 🎉 In anticipation, our Director of Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement at City & Guilds, Paddy Craven FIEP, hosted an In Conversation With podcast featuring Peter Bedford MP, the newly elected Conservative MP for Mid Leicestershire. They discussed the importance of providing equal opportunities for all, particularly through apprenticeships and professional and technical training. MP Peter Bedford was asked about his Maiden speech in the House of Commons: “Life chances, owning your own home, getting a career and having a family should not be the exclusive preserve of the wealthy but should be opportunities available to all”. The podcast covers a range of topics, including:  📘 The need for a cultural shift in how society views education and skills training.                                👨⚖️ The collaborative efforts of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Apprenticeships in driving policy changes. 💡 The economic importance of apprenticeships and Peter’s vision for empowering future generations. 🌍 Modernising educational systems to keep pace with technology and boost the UK’s global standing. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eDBWGwzZ 🔗 #CityAndGuilds #Podcast #Apprenticeships 

On this day in 1900, City & Guilds was awarded a Royal Charter by Queen Victoria. We have enjoyed our Royal patronage ever since, with our current President being Her Royal Highness Princess Royal, whom we named the Princess Royal Training Awards after. We’re proud to continue living our purpose, helping people, organisations, and economies develop their skills for growth. This can be seen in action through our latest Impact Report. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eQWPfZCa #CityAndGuilds #ImpactReport #SkillsChangeLives

Yesterday, we were proud to award three Fellowship Diplomas at our Autumn Council meeting. Having been awarded since 1892, this honour recognises notable individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in skills development and workplace training, as well as being a voice for skills. Congratulations to: - Nina Bilbey, award-winning sculptor, teacher and mentor who is now one of the UK’s more respected carvers. - Kerry Hill, a leader with over 20 years’ experience in education, especially in areas of deprivation and with high SEND needs. - Dr Mark Richards, a chemist and physicist who is a Senior Teaching Fellow and Deputy Admissions Tutor at Imperial College London. Thank you to our Chair, Dame Ann Limb, for presiding and awarding our new Fellows. Find out more about our Fellowship programme here:  https://lnkd.in/e-VKZd6r #CityAndGuilds #Fellowship

Yesterday, we attended the ColegauCymru Annual Conference, which brought together key stakeholders, educators, and industry leaders from Wales and beyond. Our Senior Policy, Stakeholder and Partnerships Manager, Angharad Lloyd Beynon delivered the keynote address, covering our collaboration with FE colleges in Wales and highlighting achievements from our Impact Report, generating significant interest and discussion.   Sponsored by City & Guilds, the conference offered the sector an opportunity to explore the value of further education, reflect on progress, network, and consider the future of post-16 education in Wales.   A big thank you to the organisers and fellow speakers. Read our Impact Report here: https://bit.ly/3AkCKYC #ColegauCymru #CityAndGuilds #ImpactReport

You’ll often hear me say that skills change lives and today we have launched our latest Impact Report showing just that. Launched today at our Autumn Council this report really does reinforce the crucial impact of skills on the lives of learners, organisations and wider society. The impact report is packed with lots of data, and the results are exciting! Some of the key stats you’ll find this year include: - Skills Bootcamps continue to play a crucial role in driving industry-ready skills, with 93% of learners undertaking a bootcamp in the rail industry last year now in employment. - Our work with prisons has seen 81% of former prisoners land jobs, helping to tackle workforce shortages and reduce reoffending rates. - Our courses contributing £15.3bn to UK society. - £260k of our funding towards displaced people (refugees and asylum seekers) has contributed £2.6m in social and economic value, which is over £11 for every £1 we’ve spent.   Please do take the time to read this year’s Impact Report and celebrate the impact of skills: https://lnkd.in/e67uTcxC #CityAndGuilds #ImpactReport #SkillsChangeLives

Introducing the City & Guilds Impact Report 2024. Showing the impact of skills on lives, this report holds ourselves accountable for meaningful change on: 📝 Learners 🏙️ Organisations 👥 Wider society The report reveals that City & Guilds courses in the UK have contributed £15.3 billion to society in social and economic returns in the last year, with 76% of City & Guilds learners progressing into further education or employment. Read the full report and find out more about our impact in 2023/2024 here: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3AkCKYC #CityAndGuilds #SkillsChangeLives #ImpactReport

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