One of the challenges identified through the Local Skills Improvement Plan research and engagement was a lack of suitable ESOL provision in West London. In response we have brought together a group of local stakeholders to try and understand how we can best impact the...
The Mayor’s London Multiply Roadshow has launched bringing a series of free, fun and family friendly numeracy events across the city. Feel nervous around numbers, need help with the numbers on your household bills or want to upskill for work? You are not alone. We...
On Tuesday 30th January 2024, we hosted another Learning & Networking session for people working in skills and employment support across West London. We had the pleasure of hearing from Gary Johnston at IPS Grow, on the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of employment support and...
Following the publication of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) report for London and West London in the summer of 2023, the DfE introduced the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) to support FE Colleges deliver on the Actionable Priorities identified in the LSIP, enabling them...
We are excited to be hosting the first ‘Getting into Tech’ Event on Thursday 7 March at University of West London in Ealing. The event, which will be held during National Careers Week, aims to support young people who would like a job in Tech but...
The 2024 Supported Internship fair will be held on Wednesday 28th February at West London College. To find out more and register for tickets, please click here. ...
On 9 November, Spark!, West London Careers Hub, West London Business and West London Alliance hosted the first ever ‘West London Youth Careers Summit’ at Wembley Stadium. We had fantastic attendance across employers and businesses, the skills and education sectors, the public sector and the...
West London is home to many of our nation’s most important screen companies, including Sky, Disney, Discovery and the BBC, and so employs almost 20% of all UK film and screen industry workers, part of an industry which generates over £3 billion annually to the...
Could you help lead West London’s work to improve skills? The West London Skills and Employment Board is seeking a Business Co-Chair to help lead our core mission: to help people develop the right skills for growth in the world’s most connected place. Making sure people have...
We have published research into the experiences of those over 50 accessing skills and employment support services in West London. The research was undertaken by IES in early 2023 and involved interviews with residents and professionals working within the system, as well as labour market...