Fellowship Awards

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Celebrating our heritage whilst focusing on the future

Celebrating our heritage whilst focusing on the future

by | 21 Mar 2024 | , , ,

The 145th Yearly Meeting of the City and Guilds of London Institute happened at Plaisterers’ Hall in the heart of the City. This beautiful Livery Hall reflects the grandeur of a bygone era in a modern setting. The current hall was opened in 1972 and backs onto the remains of the original Roman London Wall which dates back to the third century. It was a very befitting venue for our meeting as we reflected upon and celebrated our heritage (as we ourselves were established in 1878 by the City of...

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Yearly Meeting 2022: recognising advocates of skills through Fellowship presentations

Yearly Meeting 2022: recognising advocates of skills through Fellowship presentations

by | 13 May 2022 | , ,

For two years we Zoomed and at last this year we could once again hold the City and Guilds of London Institute’s Yearly Meeting face to face. Old friends and colleagues, key stakeholders, staff, members and Fellows mingled at Barber Surgeons’ Hall in the heart of the City eager to exchange views and share news. The Yearly Meeting is enshrined in the royal charter and is part of the governance of the Institute.  It can be a little dull but not on this occasion.  It was a treat to hear...

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Royal visits round-up and new partnerships announced

Royal visits round-up and new partnerships announced

by | 4 Nov 2021 | , , , , ,

Two Princess Royal Training Awards recipients receive a royal visit! Over the past few months, HRH The Princess Royal has continued to actively support the work of City & Guilds and paid official visits to Princess Royal Training Awards recipients.  The Awards recognise employers who can evidence the impact staff development has on their organisation and people. Veolia The Princess Royal visited Veolia’s Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility where she undertook a tour of the...

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City & Guilds announce new accreditation partnership with The Prince’s Foundation

City & Guilds announce new accreditation partnership with The Prince’s Foundation

by | 5 Oct 2021 | , , , ,

In recognition of their shared commitment to the preservation of heritage craft skills, City & Guilds and The Prince’s Foundation have today announced a new partnership which will see students on a variety of the charity’s training courses receive internationally recognised qualifications accredited by the global leader in skills development. Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal attended a celebration at Dumfries House in Ayrshire that recognised the first...

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A warm welcome to our new Council Members

A warm welcome to our new Council Members

by | 24 May 2021 | , , ,

As part of its Royal Charter, City & Guilds has a Council, made up of external partners who provide advice and guidance on our work and are actively involved in how we serve the needs of our learners and employers. We are delighted to welcome our most recent new members who bring a wealth of expertise and experience from a wide range of sectors: Princess Royal Training Awards alumnae Candice Gardner, Education Manager – Digital and Content at Dermalogica and Denise Alexander,...

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Our network is growing: welcome to our new Fellows

Our network is growing: welcome to our new Fellows

by | 9 Oct 2020 | , , ,

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate the contributions of those who passionately advocate for technical, vocational and lifelong education. Fellowship of the City & Guilds of London Institute is a prestigious honour, recognising individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional and personal achievements in skills development and workplace training. Welcome to the new Fellows who are joining the network in 2020. We hope to be able to celebrate with you all in the near future!...

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