Lancashire Apprenticeships Conference took an in-depth, county-centric look at the apprenticeships programme, including how it has evolved in recent years and broadened its scope, as well as discussing its benefits to both employers and learners.
The event featured three panel debates and two spotlight interviews. Attendees heard first-hand experiences from organisations that are already using apprenticeships within their business.
There was also discussions about the skills demands of the red rose county as it faces challenges such as Brexit, the pandemic and beyond, the vital role that digital plays in all sectors, and how apprenticeships can address current and future needs.
Skills providers themselves gave an inside look at the programme and discussed their roles in both upskilling the population and helping businesses to flourish.
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW 1:
Lisa Moizer, strategic coordinator of Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
PANEL 1: The future of skills
Dave Walker, managing director of +24 Academy
Neil Burrows, assistant principal of Burnley College
Rowena Brough, head of work-based learning at Nelson and Colne College
Neil Ainsworth, director of Wave Internet
Chris Baldwin, managing director of Sugden
PANEL 2: Apprenticeships for business
Linda Dean, executive director of B&FC for Business
Gareth Lindsay, managing director of North Lancs Training Group
Jimmy King, managing director of Pierce Chartered Accountants
Mark Edwards, operations director of Seriun
Andrew Wood, CEO of UPS Building and Maintenance
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW 2:
Jane Cole, managing director of Blackpool Transport
Yaseer Ahmed, director of strategy and organisational development at Roccia
PANEL 3: Apprenticeships for people
Tony Openshaw, project officer at UpSkilling Lancashire, University of Central Lancashire
Claire Shore, senior business development manager, Blackburn College
Linzi Monks, head of apprenticeships and employer engagement at Preston’s College
Lisa Sourbutts, managing director of Cube HR
Oliver Burton, CEO of Forbes Solicitors
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