Partnerships in Practice – Transforming Skills

Bryony Kingsland is Head of Funding & Policy Insight, and Charlotte Freeman is Head of UK Sales for City & Guilds.

This workshop explores why partnerships between training providers, employers and wider stakeholders are critical in shaping a responsive and effective post-16 further education system in the UK. It will examine, via a panel of experts and training providers, how collaboration helps align training with labour market needs, improve learner outcomes, and support economic growth. Participants will consider practical approaches and provide evidence of building strong, sustainable partnerships that enhance skills development and ensure provision remains relevant, inclusive, and future-focused in a rapidly changing workforce landscape.