Future Skills Summit Brings Wales’ Employers and Educators Together

Future Skills Summit gathers Wales' employers and educators

The Future Skills Summit opened its doors at Swansea.com Stadium today, drawing together employers, further and higher education providers, trade unions, learners and training organisations from across Wales. Representatives from sectors as diverse as construction, aerospace, health, digital and manufacturing – including Airbus, Vodafone, Three and Microsoft – filled the arena for a programme of presentations and workshops. The gathering marks t…

Future Skills Summit Brings Wales’ Employers and Educators Together

Employers, further and higher education institutions, trade unions, learners and training providers across Wales are gathering today for the Future Skills Summit. Taking place at Swansea.com Stadium, the event has brought together a wide range of voices from across Wales' skills landscape. This includes representatives from organisations spanning construction, aerospace, health, digital and manufacturing sectors including Airbus, Vodafone,Three and Microsoft. Through presentations and workshops, attendees are exploring the biggest challenges facing Wales' skills system. Discussions are also focusing on next steps, considering what actions can be taken to build a skills system fit for the future. This Summit, the first of its kind, reflects the Welsh Government's commitment to improving skills provision to drive the Welsh economy and complements a skills audit which is mapping current and future workforce needs across Wales. Early findings from that audit are feeding into today's discussions which in turn will help shape a new national Vocational and Skills Strategy. Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Cefin Campbell said: "This Summit brings together the people who know our skills system best and their insight and experience will be invaluable. I want to thank everyone who has given their time today, our employers, learners, colleges, universities, and training providers from every part of Wales.   "Today isn't just about talking, it's about turning insight into action. Together, we're shaping a skills system that is responsive to the needs of our economy and communities, and that gives every learner the opportunity to succeed, whatever path they choose."This is the start of an ongoing conversation, and we're committed to keeping that dialogue open as we take this work forward." Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price said: "If we want to build a stronger Welsh economy, we need a workforce with the skills to match the opportunities of the future. This is a priority for us, and that's why we're acting now.   "Whether it's advanced manufacturing, digital technology, construction or green industries, investing in skills is one of the most important things we can do to support good jobs, attract investment and create opportunity in every part of Wales."

Summit to help shape new skills strategy for Wales

Nation.Cymru staff Employers, education providers and trade unions have met to discuss challenges facing Wales’ skills system as the Welsh Government develops a new national strategy. The Future Skills Summit at Swansea.com Stadium brought together representatives from across Wales, including learners, colleges, universities and training providers. Organisations taking part included Airbus, VodafoneThree and Microsoft, alongside […]