
City Voices: A City & Guilds Podcast
Welcome to City & Guilds’ podcast series. Each month, we’ll be exploring some of the issues raised in our recent research and across skills development.
Episodes
28 episodes
Breaking Barriers: Stories from Women in Leadership
Ever wondered what it really takes to climb the career ladder as a woman? Or how to navigate the challenges of imposter syndrome? Join host Polly Rowe for a special International Women's Day episode of Foundation and Friends, as she...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:33

Celebrating a Decade of Transformative Training Excellence
Welcome to the second episode of the brand-new season of Foundation and Friends! This time, we dive into the world of learning and development with a special guest, Peter Coats, Group Protection Academy Manager at Legal & General. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:11

Unlocking Apprenticeships: Overcoming Participation Barriers
Have we fully unlocked the potential of apprenticeships? Apprenticeships are often hailed as a game-changer for skills development, but are we truly making the most of them? From funding shortfalls to accessibility barriers, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:07

Exploring Innovative Training Solutions with HX Expeditions
This is a brand-new season of the Foundation & Friends podcast – celebrating a remarkable milestone: 10 years of the Princess Royal Training Awards! The upcoming episodes over the next ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:09

Lifelong Learning: The Key to wealth creation.
In partnership with the Lifelong Education Institute, City & Guilds recently published its Productivity report, ‘
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:32

In conversation with...Peter Bedford MP
"Apprenticeships are a great way to establish a career."In this episode, Patrick Craven, Director of Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement, at City & Guilds speaks with Peter Bedford, the newly elected Con...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:25

Menopause: Proven workplace empowerment tips
This episode explores the importance of supporting menopause in the workplace, urging employers to create supportive policies, educate staff, and normalise discussions. It addresses common misconceptions, the impact on family dynamics, and prac...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:25

Fostering Neuroinclusive Workplaces
What if recognising subtle signs of struggle at work could revolutionise your team's productivity and well-being?In this insightful episode of the Foundation & Friends podcast, City & Gui...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:33

Transforming Futures Of Young People
Young people now face unprecedented challenges, including financial worries, employment and climate concerns - with implications for a new generation’s mental health, and the health of the UK economy. In this Foundation & Frien...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:00

Lost Opportunities: Hidden Refugee Talent
How employers can harness the potential of refugee candidatesWhile many UK employers will be aware of the social value associated with supporting refugees, not all will be aware of how best to harness the talent and experience tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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19:16

Championing DEI Programme Investments
Successful DEI training within organisations can foster innovation and creativity as well as attract and retain top talent.To explore this topic, host Charmain Bucho, He...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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18:22

Green Skills: What's the Real Story
‘Green skills’ is a collective term for the specific knowledge, abilities and values needed to promote the reduction of negative environmental impact in the workplace.But despite Local Skills Improvement Plans prioritising green skills,...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:05

Championing Investment into Early Talent
A successful early talent strategy and strong learning culture can help organisations to attract, engage and retain early career employees, leading to a more productive workforce and a thriving future for your organisation. To explo...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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17:01

Exploring Employability Skills - A Generational View: Part Two
Employability skills – including effective communication and other workplace behaviours, are now essential for those aiming to find employment and progress their careers. The need for employability skills is consistently highlighted by employer...
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22:46

Exploring Employability Skills - A Generational View: Part One
Employability skills – including effective communication and other workplace behaviours, are now essential for those aiming to find employment and progress their careers. The need for employability skills is consistently highlighted by employer...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:06

Engineering Skills: The Present & Future
Welcome to the City & Guilds Insight Podcast series, where we embark on a journey to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the UK today: bridging the gap in our nation's sk...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:52

Inspiring Inclusion with Sparta Global
Foundation & Friends podcast: Conversations across the network Here at City & Guilds, our purpose is helping people, organisations and economies develop their s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:14

In conversation with...Lord Blunkett
Welcome to City & Guilds’ special Labour party conference 2023 podcast, 'In conversation with...' hosted by Kirstie Donnelly MBE, CEO of City & Gui...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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14:20

Youth Misspent: Creating routes into engineering for young people
Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research <...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:28

Youth Misspent: Powering up the UK - attracting young people to the energy sector
Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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44:52

Youth Misspent: A future in the factories – what opportunities can the manufacturing sector offer young people today?
Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:37

Youth Misspent: Women's Work - Improving gender diversity in the UK's essential industries
The latest episode in our Youth Misspent series continues on our journey to explore some of the issues highlighted in our research report, which uncovered the harsh realities for the UK's young people in today's job market. In honou...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:58

Youth Misspent: Building futures – the future workforce of the construction sector
This latest episode takes a closer look at the construction sector, delving into its challenges, such as its continued struggle with acute skills shortages, an aging workforce and a need for more diversity as well as looking at the solutions an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:16

Youth Misspent: How can apprenticeships bridge the growing skills gap and be the route to career success for young people?
Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, hosted by David Phillips, Managing Director of City & Guilds. A mont...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:11

Great Jobs Podcast Episode 4: Energy sector - Debunking myths and upskilling new and existing talent on the road towards Net Zero
Welcome to City & Guilds’ Great Jobs podcast series, hosted by Craig Smith, Managing Director of City & Guilds Gen2. A monthly podcast in which we di...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:42
