BCS is bringing together a panel of key voices from the Digital Skills and Apprenticeships world to discuss a number of key topics.
Speakers
Panellists:
- Simon Ashworth – Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Policy, AELP
- Joanne Giles – LSIP Project Director, Essex Chamber of Commerce
- Lucy Hunte – Senior Apprenticeship Development Manager, NHS England
- Lisa Tomkins – Education Outreach Partner, Met Office
- Matt Tudge – Head of Skills Planning, Business West
Facilitated by:
- Annette Allmark – BCS L&D Director
- Tony Pitchford – BCS Account Director
Synopsis
As part of a wider collaboration with regional LSIPs, skills decision-makers, educators, and employers, this event will dive deep into the current landscape when it comes to digital skills, we’ll explore how to ensure the UK workforce is prepared for 2025 and beyond.
With the launch of Skills England in 2025 reform is inevitable, let’s explore what is working and explore the opportunities for skills improvement, giving employers a central voice and to be at the heart of any decisions made, together with regional local skills partners we have the opportunity to collaborate with a shared goal: ensuring businesses have access to and are able to develop the right talent to thrive in the digital age.
Join us for this crucial conversation to help shape the future of skills development across the UK. Change is inevitable — let’s make it work for our economy, our businesses, and our workforce.
Key topics of discussion:
Policy update: Insights from Simon Ashworth on the latest government policies shaping digital skills development – what this means for employers and providers
Panel 1:
- Local skills agenda: What’s working, what’s not, and how do businesses and educators navigate a complex skills landscape if they don’t know what is available and different in parts of the country.
- Lobbying for the right digital skills reforms, with different regional skills agendas to navigate, how do we centralise the digital skills agenda as one central point of truth.
- What does “Good” look like for SMEs? A discussion on the unique regional challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses and how larger employers can support locally, we’ll be asking SME’s to share what a good skills scenario looks like for them.
Panel 2:
- Bridging the gap between large and small employers: Discover how employers of all sizes can leverage local support networks to access the information and resources needed to thrive as technology evolves.
- The digital skills deficit: Identifying the root causes and discussing what government digital reforms should look like to deliver a workforce fit for the future, following up on panel 1 lobbying discussion.
Summary – what happens next
Why attend:
- Hear directly from policymakers, skills experts, and educators shaping the digital skills agenda.
- Participate in live discussions, ask your questions.
- Understand why 47% of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) emphasise digital literacy for all employees, and how you can help make this a reality for your workforce.
- Learn how to meet the growing demand for advanced skills in areas like AI, Cyber Security, Software Development, Digital Marketing, and more.
- Discover actionable strategies for local businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape and develop the digital leadership capabilities that are essential for growth.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Be part of a forward-thinking conversation that will help shape the future of digital skills across England. This event will provide you with the knowledge needed to navigate the rapidly changing skills landscape, and ensure your business is ready for the demands of the future.
This webinar builds on BCS’s PROTECT, IMPROVE, GROW – The Future of Digital Apprenticeships paper, published just before the general election. By attending, you’ll have the chance to influence the next chapter in the evolution of digital skills training.
This event is brought to you by: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
