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Industry Boards

About Industry Boards

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.

Upcoming Industry Boards

See our upcoming Industry Board dates and get involved in helping us strengthen the bridge between education and employment.

Tuesday 13th of October 2026

Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections withinthe industry.

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

 

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Thursday 15th of October 2026

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

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Tuesday 3rd of November 2026

Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

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Thursday 5th of November 2026

Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

 

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

 

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Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipeline ready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with current and future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

 

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

Book now

Thursday 19th of November 2026

Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

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Tuesday 1st of December 2026

Our Industry Boards are an opportunity for employers and education to come together to discuss and collaborate to

  • Bridge Skills Gaps: Collaborate on strategies to address skills shortages and ensure a talent pipelineready for industry demands
  • Guide Curriculum Development: Share insights to help shape a curriculum that aligns with currentand future sector needs.
  • Engage with Industry Peers: Exchange updates, share best practice, and build connections within the industry.

Please feel free to share this invite with any colleagues or peers who may want to attend or contribute valuable insights to the discussion.

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Wednesday 13th May - 12pm - 1.30pm 

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Tuesday 19th May - 12pm - 1.30pm 

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Monday 11th May - 12pm - 1.30pm 

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Monday 1st June - 12pm - 1,30pm 

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Thursday 11th June - 12pm - 1.30pm

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Wednesday 20th May      
12pm - 1.30pm     
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Tuesday 21st April      
1pm - 2.30pm      

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Be a part of our Industry Boards

Interested in shaping the future of skills and education? Joining is easy.

  1. Register Your Interest: Complete our short online form.

  2. Receive Details: We’ll share upcoming dates and joining information.

  3. Get Involved: Attend, share insights, and collaborate with peers to influence training and curriculum development.

Stay connected for future opportunities and updates.

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Be Part of the Conversation

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.