We can’t build 1.5 million homes without skilled people. Investing in and nurturing skills isn’t optional – it’s critical. At @cityandguilds, we see a clear path forward. Read the report here:

📣 Skills shortages threaten 1.5m new homes target as 76% of construction businesses struggle to hire. Our new report ‘Foundations for the future: Building the skills to deliver 1.5 million homes’ is out now, exploring the critical shortage of skilled workers. Read more 👇

It’s great to see the launch of the 2025 @cityandguilds #Neurodiversity Index Report today. This third report serves as a benchmark for change, showcasing what good practice looks like from employer and employee perspectives. Read the full report here: https://t.co/9h2dO3qQvQ

What a fitting way to award two @cityandguilds of London Institute Fellowships at the Princess Royal Training Awards ceremony held in the beautiful and historic Goldsmiths’ Hall. Congratulations to both Annie Warburton and Paul Robertson. #Fellowship

The 2024 Princess Royal Training Awards ceremony took place at the wonderful Goldsmiths’ Hall and what an event it was. Congratulations to all our awardees of 2024 and welcome to the prestigious alumni that you are now a proud member of. #PrincessRoyalTrainingAwards2024

You’ll often hear me say how proud I am of the work we do across @cityandguilds, and reading our latest Impact Report, it’s easy to see why. Launching today at our Autumn Council meeting, this report outlines our impact over the last year. Read it here: https://t.co/G5UBkATebP

What a refreshing blast of straight forward talking and encouragement for FE and Skills from @Jacqui_Smith1 & @bphillipsonMP - much appreciated by @cityandguilds @Lifelong_Ed and I am sure many others in the sector @educationgovuk

🚨 Popular courses facing the axe under controversial level 3 reforms may now survive after a “fundamental shift” signalled by the government. https://t.co/nuvY5tyc7T

Today, the Labour government has announced a £22 billion investment into carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects over the next 25 years, with Teesside at its heart. Our area was once the engine room of the British economy and under this government, we will be again.

Another fantastic display of support for skills #CPC24! I’ve been blown away by the effort from the @cityandguilds team, @CitadelComms, and our partners to put skills high on the agenda during this party conference season. Some of my conference highlights include 👇

Every learner’s journey begins somewhere, often with a passion, a goal, or a dream. Join us and take a look through time at how our five #CityAndGuilds alumni began their careers. 👨‍🍳 🧵 💇‍♀️ 🌱 🎙️ Share your story using #MySkillsStory. #SkillsChangeLives #MyCityAndGuilds

Great first conversation with Skills Minister @Jacqui_Smith1 at #Lab24. Grateful to share findings from our newly launched #MakingSkillsWork report, which aligns with today’s government reports and the positive announcement on skills and apprenticeship levy reform. @AnnLimb

A fantastic turnout for today’s @cityandguilds #SkillsHub session – huge thank you to our incredible panellists @CorrienneP, @SimonAshworth, @JonathanBrash and @JohnFoster85 for sharing your insights on the importance of skills in ensuring productivity for growth.

A great evening yesterday to ‘come together’😉at the @beatlesstory and discuss that all important link between skills and productivity with speakers: @AnnLimb, @RichParkerLab and Andy Forbes @Lifelong_ed and launch our #MakingSkillsWork report: https://t.co/cyoXzz3kdz

This requires a whole system approach, and we welcome the first report from #SkillsEngland highlighting the urgency of the situation. Our #MakingSkillsWork report sets out how we can get things right from the get go. Read more here:

We look forward to supporting the successful delivery of apprenticeships as part of a broader offer for lifelong learning. By doing this, we can unleash the hidden talent of those who could have rewarding careers but are currently not in education, employment, or training.

.@cityandguilds has long pointed out the need to support younger learners in getting on the ladder to #LifelongLearning. Today’s announcement is a welcome boost to kickstart careers, offering learners and employers flexibility to address the #SkillsGap.

Thanks @bphillipsonMP for popping by and supporting the @cityandguilds team as we launched our #MakingSkillsWork report - making the life-changing link between skills and productivity, in partnership with @Lifelong_Ed & @Res_Publica. Read the report here:

Another brilliant #SkillsHub session with @LTEgrp on driving economic growth through skills. Many thanks to my panel @jthornhillLTE, @BenBlackledge1, and @AndyWWestwood. The #SkillsHub is the place to be this party conference season. #Lab24

Great start to #Lab24 talking to @SeemaMalhotra1, Home Office Minister, our Chair @AnnLimb and @YvetteCooperMP, Home Secretary. Good to be making that all important connection between the role of skills through joining up the potential for skilled domestic workforce and migration