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The ILM EPA Level 3 Standard is Now Live! It’s official! You can now register your apprentices for the ILM EPA. At ILM, we’re with you every step of the way—from onboarding to EPA—ensuring your apprentices are set up for success. With dedicated support, expert resources, and flexible options, we make the process seamless for both you and your apprentices. Here’s what you’ll get: 🟡 Access to expert EPA support teams 🟡 Flexible booking dates and transparent pricing 🟡 High-quality resources, including ILM workbooks and exemplar materials Ready to help your apprentices pass the first time? Let’s chat! https://lnkd.in/dNFfVbDa

🎉 Today marks our 146th birthday! 🎉 For 146 years, we’ve been helping people, organisations, and economies develop their skills for growth. At the heart of everything we do is our long-held belief that skills have the power to create real change in people’s lives. Today, we celebrate this milestone by sharing inspiring stories from learners who have used their skills to build extraordinary careers. Watch the video to hear skills stories from: 🌿 Alan Titchmarsh MBE – Acclaimed gardener, author, and presenter ⚙️ Victoria Wekder – Newly retrained welder ✂️ Danny Robinson – Award-winning barber and owner of the Danny & Co chain 🍽️ Ainsley Harriott MBE – Beloved chef and TV presenter 🏫 Steve Piff – Programme Leader for Construction and Automotive, Truro and Penwith College ⚡ Sam Swanton – City & Guilds Bursary recipient, now a skilled electrician 💇♀️ Denise McAdam RVM – Iconic hairdresser 💼 Sean Moore – Managing Director at MENSPIRE Academy 🎤 Caroline Feraday – Multi-award-winning journalist 🏗️ Keith Prince – National Apprentice Skills Coordinator, Bell Group 👗 Karen Millen OBE – Fashion designer and business leader A huge thank you to our colleagues, centres, representatives, and partners – without you, we wouldn’t be able to make such a positive impact. Every learner journey is unique. Has gaining skills changed your life or opened doors to a new career? Share your story using #MySkillsStory 💬✨ #CityAndGuilds #SkillsChangeLives #MyCityAndGuilds

Discover how Papa John's, a leading brand in the hospitality sector, harnessed the power of our global quality training benchmark, ILM Assured, for their Leadership Programme across their franchises. Matt Down, International Director of Op's Training & Brand Compliance, shares how our training accreditation solution amplified their leadership development initiatives. Learn how they’ve achieved consistent global delivery of their program and implemented a continuous improvement plan. Learn the secrets of leadership success with ILM Assured, which extends across sectors and program formats.

As part of City & Guilds, We are working alongside our collective businesses to develop the leaders of tomorrow. We’re proud to announce that our impact continues to grow. This year, our courses contributed a remarkable £15.3 billion to society, empowering learners to thrive and driving economic recovery across the UK. In 2024 alone, we helped more than 1.6 million people achieve their goals, with 76% of our learners progressing into further education or employment. Join us in shaping a better future for all through training, progression, and re-skilling. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eYhiRxh6

How important is it to have a strong leadership approach to menopause support in the workplace? During this #WorldMenopauseDay podcast special, host Bryony Kingsland explores the importance of supporting menopause in the workplace with her guests: Charmain Bucho, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at City & Guilds, and Natalie Greenslade, founder of GingerGreen Nutrition. Together, they urge employers to create supportive policies, educate staff, and normalise discussions, while highlighting the essential role of leadership. Watch the episode to discover their recommendations for leaders and managers." 🎙️ Tune in and learn how we can all create a more supportive, inclusive work environment: https://lnkd.in/eMERG-Cj #Podcast #Leadership #LeadershipandManagement #Wellbeing

In honour of #WorldMenopauseDay, listen to the latest episode of Navigating the UK Skills Challenges, hosted by Bryony Kingsland, as we explore the transformative power of understanding and supporting menopause in the workplace. ✨ Featuring: 💬 Charmain Bucho, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at City & Guilds 💬 Natalie Greenslade, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of GingerGreen Nutrition, is also a member of the British Menopause Society. Join the conversation as our guests dive into the challenges women have been facing in silence for too long. As Natalie says, "Women have been living like this for a long, long time... We shouldn’t be doing that. Nobody should be doing that." Discover not only how companies can best support women through this transition but also how their partners and family can. Let's break the stigma and create a workplace where every woman feels empowered!  🎙️ Tune in and learn how we can all create a more supportive, inclusive work environment: https://lnkd.in/eMERG-Cj #WorldMenopauseDay2024 #WMD2024 #MenopauseMatters #WomensHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #DiversityAndInclusion

A fabulous achievement and one that we are equally pleased about. Congratulations, Your Housing Group! 👏

Spreading the word! 🗞️ In case you missed it, we recently launched our #MakingSkillsWork report at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool with Lifelong Education Institute and ResPublica, recommending that government and #SkillsEngland create a long-term, cohesive skills strategy for lifelong learning. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eGCMDyi2 #CityAndGuilds #Productivity

Truly inspiring campaign, and the perfect opportunity for former ILM learners and followers to showcase your skills story to inspire others and empower them to gain the skills that will go on to change their lives. Share on social media using #MySkillsStory 📢

🔶 Do you rely too heavily on the first bit of 'trustworthy info' you get when making key decisions? 🔶 Or have you ever researched a concept that you're already sure of, to get some extra reassurance? 🔶 Do you learn best by practising something 'little and often' over a long period? These are examples of the Anchoring effect, Confirmation bias and the Spacing effect. By understanding these cognitive biases and behavioural science principles, Learning Designers can create more engaging, effective and impactful learning experiences. Read our blog '5 ways to use behavioural science to improve your learning experiences' to find out more... https://lnkd.in/gmrT2P7V