News & events | City & Guilds Foundation

Celebrating the impact of learning and development

by Lan Che | 28 Sep 2023 | News, Princess Royal Training Awards, Reports

At the heart of City & Guilds is our purpose which has skills development deep rooted in it. And through the Foundation one of our jobs is to celebrate where really great skills development is happening, and an example of how we do that is our Princess Royal Training Award programme.In 2023, applications demonstrated an even higher quality – with strong emerging themes around leadership and management, post-Pandemic recovery and diversity, equity and inclusion. To celebrate the success of...

Introducing the newly formed Young Learner Advisory Team

by Natasha Kalinga | 14 Sep 2023 | City & Guilds initiatives, News, News & events, Young Learner Advisory Team

In a bold step towards ensuring that learners experience and perspectives are at the heart of key decision-making processes here at City & Guilds, we are pleased to introduce the newly formed Young Learner Advisory Team. This team will provide an ‘active voice’ and a ‘listening ear’ across the City & Guilds business and comprises of seven diverse, bright and enthusiastic individuals - all of them also being current and previous vocational learners with qualifications in a range of...

City & Guilds launches partnership with The Green Edge

by Mike Ormand | 7 Sep 2023 | Campaigning, Green skills, News, News & events, Responsible Business

We are excited to announce a new collaboration with sustainable business analysts, The Green Edge, to produce a bespoke podcast series, designed to help us respond to the latest developments in green skills markets.

Eliminating barriers to employment in the green sector

by Julia Bena | 5 Sep 2023 | Charity partners, Green skills, News, News & events, Our networks, Responsible Business, Social Impact

Creating and filling green jobs is crucial if the UK is to meet its target to deliver a net-zero economy by 2050 (Green Jobs Taskforce, 2021). Green jobs help to protect and restore the natural environment whilst also boosting economic growth, improving energy security, cutting household bills and promoting healthier communities. In essence, they benefit both people and the planet. However, the available workers and skill set required for these positions are increasingly falling short of what...

Foundation & Friends Monthly Round-up: August 2023

by Natasha Kalinga | 30 Aug 2023 | Round-up

As we prepare to bid farewell to the sunny-ish days of summer here in the UK, let’s take a moment to reflect on some exciting developments that have taken place over the last month. From new milestones to impactful projects – here’s a snapshot of what’s been happening.

53 Princess Royal Training Awards across UK and Ireland for achieving positive impact through skills development

by Lan Che | 15 Aug 2023 | Awards alumni, News, Princess Royal Training Awards

Now in its eighth year, The Princess Royal Training Awards continue to honour organisations showing exceptional commitment to learning and development. Among this year’s 53 award-winning recipients, are a mix of small not-for-profit organisations and large multinationals, each showcasing a refreshing display of diverse and innovative approaches to learning and development.

Welcome to our first Foundation & Friends monthly round-up!

by Natasha Kalinga | 27 Jul 2023 | Round-up

We know that connecting communities and organisations is not always easy and there is not always a one size fits all solution. Over the past 18 months we have trialled different things, including our virtual platform, and based on various bits of feedback – not least the way in which we find ourselves working post pandemic – we have decided to trial a monthly round up email to our networks – with this being the first one!

Heritage Crafts training bursary for Black and ethnically diverse makers now open!

by Stuart Tucker | 17 Jul 2023 | Bursaries, Charity partners, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Heritage crafts, News

This training bursary is targeted at Black and ethnically diverse makers, as this is an under-represented group in heritage crafts. It is sponsored by the City & Guilds Foundation and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople. Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills. It is still the case that the UK craft sector does not accurately reflect the diversity of the UK as a...

From Palaces to Prisons: how everyone deserves to be treated with the same respect

by Justine Procter | 27 Jun 2023 | News, News & events

Having been in the Foundation team a year now, it’s clear that Michael Osbaldeston’s reputation precedes him. He knows everyone there is to know in the education and skills world in London and beyond and is one of the greatest networkers I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing work a room. The reason why he’s so good at this? Michael is genuinely interested in talking to people and finding out about them; whoever they are and whatever their background. Michael first joined City & Guilds in...

ReSET: Recognising strengths developed through lived experience

by Jennifer Warner | 27 Jun 2023 | Charity partners, Lived Experience, News, News & events, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Refugee support, Resources

We’re pleased to be able to launch ReSET: a strengths-based engagement tool which has been designed using the lived experience of people who are marginalised.