06/10/2026
11.00
City & Guilds
Birmingham ICC : Youth Zone & Skills Hub - Theatre
Employability, Opportunity and the NEETs Crisis
Peter Bedford MP (Work and Pensions Committee, Member)
Dominic Collyer (City & Guilds , Senior Public Affairs & Engagement Manager)
Vicki Jones (Youth Futures Foundation, Head of Public Affairs & Stakeholder Relations)
Beatrice Barleon (Engineering UK , Head of Public Affairs and Policy)
John Cope (-, Education & Skills Policy Expert)
This panel discussion will explore City & Guilds’ report findings from the Employability Report. The discussion will focus on practical ways to strengthen employability skills, improve transitions into work, and ensure more young people can access the support and opportunities they need to build their futures.
