Our Industry Boards provide a platform for employers and educators to come together in meaningful collaboration. These sessions are designed to strengthen partnerships between industry and education, ensuring that curriculum, skills development, and training opportunities reflect the real needs of employers.
Through open discussion and shared insights, the Boards aim to:
Bridge Skills Gaps: Develop strategies to address sector-specific shortages and build a talent pipeline that’s ready for future industry demands.
Guide Curriculum Development: Help shape college programmes to align with current and emerging skills requirements.
Engage with Industry Peers: Share updates, best practices, and opportunities for collaboration across the sector.
Each Board meeting follows a focused agenda; from curriculum showcases and employer feedback to skills trends, apprenticeships, and collaboration roundtables. All leading to actionable outcomes that drive progress for both learners and industry.
Employers are encouraged to invite colleagues or peers who can contribute valuable insights to the discussion.
Our Industry Boards bring together employers and educators to shape the future of skills, training, and curriculum. These sessions are a chance to share insights, tackle skills gaps, and ensure we are preparing students for the real demands of industry.
Each board offers meaningful discussion, collaboration opportunities, and updates on current trends, from apprenticeships and emerging skills to employer challenges and quick wins.
See our upcoming Industry Board dates and get involved in helping us strengthen the bridge between education and employment.
Wednesday 6th May 2026
10am-11:30am Learner and Employer Networking Event
11:45am-12:45pm Creative Industry Board
A forum for collaboration between education and industry, offering a unique platform to shape the future of the workforce in your sector.
Tuesday 2nd June - 12pm - 1.30pm
Wednesday 29th April - 12pm - 1.30pm
A forum for collaboration between education and industry, offering a unique platform to shape the future of the workforce in your sector.
Monday 23rd March - 10am - 11.15am
Sports Speed Networking event - Monday 20th April - 10am until 2.30pm
Wednesday 13th May - 12pm - 1.30pm
Monday 11th May - 12pm - 1.30pm
Monday 1st June - 12pm - 1,30pm
Thursday 11th June - 12pm - 1.30pm
Interested in shaping the future of skills and education? Joining is easy.
Register Your Interest: Complete our short online form.
Receive Details: We’ll share upcoming dates and joining information.
Get Involved: Attend, share insights, and collaborate with peers to influence training and curriculum development.
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Join a network of forward-thinking employers and educators working together to shape the skills agenda. By joining an Industry Board, you’ll contribute to strategic discussions that influence curriculum design, strengthen talent pipelines, and ensure training aligns with evolving industry needs.
Your insight helps bridge the gap between education and employment; driving innovation, collaboration, and future-ready skills across our sectors.