City & Guilds

For nearly 150 years, we’ve been shaping futures through the power of skills – and the stories of our past learners continue to inspire us every day. Now, we’re celebrating those stories. We’re proud to launch a series of interviews with City & Guilds qualified alumni today, spanning five different industries and qualifications, sharing their stories on how #SkillsChangeLives. We want to hear from you! Share your vocational skills story using #MySkillsStory and we look forward to sharing your story as part of our campaign. Watch the full conversations here: https://lnkd.in/eDBGbUaS

In 2024, we’ve been inspired by the incredible champions of skills who make a real difference every day, and we’ve had the privilege of recognising those that go above and beyond. 👏 Our prestigious Princess Royal Training Awards recognise employers who excel in training and skills development. Supported by our President, HRH The Princess Royal- a passionate advocate for skills development- these awards set a high standard. 👑 In 2024, 52 recipients achieved the Princess Royal Training Awards standard of excellence. The Ampersand Awards celebrate our City & Guilds staff who consistently embody our values and bring our purpose to life. 🏆 This year, we received 142 nominations, which we narrowed down to 41 individuals and 14 teams. The winners will be revealed at our ceremony in January—stay tuned! Launched in 2024, the City & Guilds Membership Awards recognise tutors and trainers making a real difference in education and training. 🙌 Our inaugural class of recipients consisted of 15 exceptional individuals.    Do you know someone outstanding? Find out more about the recognitions that we offer 👉 https://lnkd.in/e76tA98n    #CityAndGuilds #Awards #TrainingAndDevelopment #Recognition 

Our impact in 2024 💪    We’re proud to continue living our purpose, helping people, organisations, and economies develop their skills for growth.     In 2024, we released our latest Impact Report, detailing the impact of skills on lives, both in the UK and globally. 📍   Some highlights of our impact in 2024 include:  💰 City & Guilds learners have contributed £15.3bn to UK society.  ✔️ 1.1million learners completed a City & Guilds qualification.  ➡️ 76% of City & Guilds learners have advanced into further education or employment.  🚉 Opening the first Rail Centre of Excellence at HMP Highpoint.  🤝 81% of individuals completing City & Guilds training in prison have secured employment after release.  🖊️ Securing a contract with the Ministry of Justice to deliver qualifications in prisons in England for the next seven years, starting in October 2025. 👥 Our Displaced People Fund has directly supported 445 individuals and created £2.6 million of social value over two years.  Take a look at some examples of our impact across the UK below 👇, and read our full 2024 impact report here: https://lnkd.in/eYhiRxh6    #CityAndGuilds #Impact #SocialImpact 

Join us in taking a look back at 2024! 🔙 We’re proud to have stood firm as a voice for skills throughout the year, spreading the word about our long-held belief that skills have the power to inspire and create real change in people’s lives.  📢 We revisited the #SkillsHub at the political party conferences to continue advocating for skills. 📢 We published our #MakingSkillsWork report, highlighting the productivity crisis and championing skills as the key to unlocking growth across the UK. 📢 We launched our #SkillsChangeLives campaign with our first round of interviews with City & Guilds alumni. 📢 We widened the voice for skills through podcasts and interviews with skills advocates.    Find out more about our work as a voice for skills here👉 https://lnkd.in/eWjpAFfC     #CityAndGuilds #VoiceForSkills #SkillsChangeLives 

Merry Christmas from City & Guilds! 🎄🎅 We hope you enjoy a joyful festive season and take time to relax with your loved ones. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! ✨ #MerryChristmas #CityAndGuilds 

As we wrap up the year and give our staff a well-deserved break, we are now closed for the festive season and will reopen on January 6th. Wishing you a wonderful festive break! 🎄✨ #MerryChristmas 

🎥 Inspiring achievements driven by skills. We recently interviewed four incredible individuals who shared their inspiring learning journeys and advice for anyone considering learning a new skill. A huge thank you to Amanda Troake, Dr Mark Richards FCGI, Meelad Sabari, and Nina Bilbey for their valuable insights! 💬 Amanda Troake: "You can't put a price on knowledge or where it can take you. Upskilling is worth it—it’s an eye-opener and inspires others. Definitely do it!" 💬 Dr Mark Richards: "In an ever-changing world, the one thing you need to be is versatile. Think of learning as adding to what you already have, not swapping one thing for another." 💬 Meelad Sabari: "Training in accountancy gave me valuable insights I could apply to real-world problems and in the workplace. It’s been life-changing." 💬 Nina Bilbey: "No matter your age, if you have a dream career, there’s a way to make it happen. Be brave and take the risk—you won’t regret it!" Whether you're just starting out or considering a career change, skills undoubtedly have the power to change lives positively. We'd love to hear your learning journey and how acquiring new skills has helped you achieve your goals. Share your skills story using #MySkillsStory. #SkillsChangeLives #Upskilling #LifelongLearning #CityandGuilds

This year’s Princess Royal Training Awards ceremony took place at Goldsmiths’ Hall, home of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. 🏛️ One of the founders of City & Guilds back in 1878 and one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London Corporation, The Goldsmiths' Company goes back almost 700 years! At Goldsmiths, one of the key activities is hallmarking: protecting consumers for more than 700 years by guaranteeing the purity of precious metals. This includes the Trial of the Pyx, where coinage submitted by The Royal Mint is tested to ensure coins are within the statutory limits for metallic composition, weight and size. 💰 Goldsmiths also support the development of craft skills at the The Goldsmiths' Centre, continuing to offer apprenticeships and supporting jewellers and silversmiths. After all, it was the Livery companies who oversaw apprenticeships for over 600 years! Thank you to The Goldsmiths' Company for hosting this year’s ceremony! What other craft traditions or skills interest you the most? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #CityAndGuilds #Goldsmiths #LiveryCompanies #PrincessRoyalTrainingAwards #Skills

🎥 Add this to your holiday watchlist!   Our Head of Commercial & International Sales, Alan Howard, joined the debut episode of The LVV Show! 🎧   This inspiring episode dives into: ✨ The impact of mentorship 🌍 Tackling youth unemployment through entrepreneurship 📜 Our internationally recognised certifications 🚀 Our ambitious plans to expand into the Middle East & Caribbean   🎙️ Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eBAGCMcQ #Podcast #SkillsChangeLives #CityAndGuilds

How will Generative AI shape the future of qualifications and assessment? 🤖📚 At the recent Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) annual conference, Paddy Craven FIEP, Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships at City & Guilds, spoke with FE News to explore this very topic. Patrick discussed the role of Generative AI (GenAI) and its potential impact on qualification production, assessment processes, and the future of learning. 💬 “For me, what we are trying to develop in people – whether they are young people or people in the existing workforce – is how to make the most effective use of the tool (GenAI) and how to do it in an informed way.” Watch the full interview to hear Patrick’s insights on how Awarding Organisations and industries alike can harness AI responsibly to drive innovation and improve outcomes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAVjE3Gs https://lnkd.in/esCj8gY4 #GenAI #FAB2024 #SkillsChangeLives #CityAndGuilds