City Voices: A City & Guilds Podcast
Welcome to City & Guilds’ podcast series. Each month, we’ll be exploring some of the issues raised in our recent research and across skills development.
City Voices: A City & Guilds Podcast
In conversation with...Peter Bedford MP
"Apprenticeships are a great way to establish a career."
In this episode, Patrick Craven, Director of Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement, at City & Guilds speaks with Peter Bedford, the newly elected Conservative MP for Mid Leicestershire about the importance of providing equal opportunities for all, particularly through apprenticeships and professional and technical training.
They discuss the need for a cultural shift in how society views education and skills training, emphasising that apprenticeships can be as valid as traditional university routes. The conversation also touches on the role of government in supporting skills development and the importance of adapting to technological changes and green skills for future economic resilience.
Discover how apprenticeships can provide practical, hands-on learning experiences that rival traditional university degrees. Peter shares his personal journey as the first in his family to attend university, emphasising the need for diverse career pathways that are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. We also explore the collaborative efforts of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for apprenticeships in driving policy changes and raising awareness about the critical roles these programs play in the economy.
Reflecting on Peter's vision for empowering future generations, we discuss how modernising educational systems to keep pace with technological advancements is imperative for the UK's global competitiveness.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that champions apprenticeships as a vital pathway for shaping a hopeful future.
You can access this and other City & Guilds podcasts here.
Read our full Impact Report discussed during the episode here.