Skills 25 – Collaborate, Innovate, Succeed

Tuesday 18th March 2025 for Skills 25, a cross-sector skills summit with ambitions to serve as a dynamic platform for exploring and advancing essential skills driving Kent and Medway’s future. Skills 25 will focus on identifying challenges and opportunities related to the skills needed for success across industries and sectors in our evolving economic landscape.

Led by the Kent and Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) and funded by UK Government, Skills 25 will serve as a nexus of knowledge exchange, providing actionable strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern workforce.

Skills 25 will feature insights from leading experts in economic development, policy, education, and skills. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions and practical solutions to address the pressing challenges facing regional employers in workforce development, productivity and growth. A comprehensive schedule of talks, seminars, and workshops will be held throughout the day in dedicated breakout rooms, providing opportunities for networking and cross-sector collaboration. By bringing together industry and education, we aim to create a lasting legacy of engagement and innovation within the regional skills system.

Why you should attend

Managing Directors, Business Owners, Senior Leaders, and Learning and Development teams from Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Food and Food Production, Social Care, Education and the Creative sector, attending the summit can expect to:

• Identify challenges and opportunities in the regional skills landscape.
• Learn from industry experts and implement actionable strategies to boost your business success.
• Join thought-provoking discussions, discover innovative solutions, and build valuable connections.
• Foster collaboration between industry and education to drive economic prosperity and future growth.

The summit provides a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and connect with local education and training providers, policy makers and stakeholders. Discover how collaboration can unlock long-term benefits, drive economic prosperity, and fuel future growth.

Find out more

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