APPG on the Future of Work - Skills for a Thriving Economy

As industries evolve and technology reshapes jobs, how can we ensure that workers and businesses have the skills they need to thrive?

We were joined by policymakers, industry leaders, and skills experts to explore:

• The vision for Skills England
• The importance of lifelong learning
• Key policies to future-proof the UK’s workforce

A key opportunity to engage with leading voices on the future of work and education, we were joined by:

• Lord Jim Knight - APPG Co-Chair
• Lauren Edwards MP - MP for Rochester and Strood
• Donna Ford-Clarke – VP of Vocational Qualifications and Portfolio at Pearson
• Simon Parkinson - Chief Executive and General Secretary of the Workers Educational Association
• Dan Howl – Head of Policy and Public Affairs at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT  
• Lizzie Crowley – Senior Skills Policy Advisor at the CIPD

Read a summary of the panellist's remarks and key policy takeaways on the APPG on the Future of Work's webpage, where you can find out more about the activities and upcoming events of the APPG.