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.

City Voices: A City & Guilds Podcast is a education podcast hosted by City & Guilds, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

City & Guilds hosts City Voices: A City & Guilds Podcast, a education show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  In conversation with...Andrew Pakes MP (Bonus Episode)

  Dec 12, 202514 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>"Every single one of the government’s big ambitions – from building 1.5 million new homes to achieving net zero – has one thing in common: a skills shortage in this country." </p><p>In this episode, Andrew Pakes MP explores the critical role of <b>skills in driving national priorities</b> – from building 1.5 million new homes and achieving net zero, to rebooting manufacturing and retrofitting the economy. He explains how <b>devolution and metro mayors</b> can match local talent to local economic needs, turbocharging growth and providing meaningful opportunities for young people.</p><p>Join Patr...

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  Episode #1

  UK Budget Bonus Episode featuring Anthony Impey MBE

  Nov 28, 202526 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>“The NEET number should be a real national concern — nearly a million — and I think it’s actually higher, because it’s not capturing young people in zero-hour or gig work.” </b> — Anthony Impey, MBE</p><p>Set against the backdrop of the 2025 Autumn Budget, City & Guilds CEO <b>Kirstie Donnelly MBE</b> sat down with <b>Anthony Impey MBE</b>, Chief Executive of Be the Business—the organisation championing productivity across UK businesses. Anthony also chairs the City & Guilds Industry Skills Board<b>.</b> </p><p>In this special bonus episode, Kirstie and Anthon...

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  Episode #4

  In Conversation with...Seema Malhotra MP

  Oct 21, 202527 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>How to equip people with the right skills to thrive in a rapidly changing economy. </p><p>Be among the first to listen to this special edition of In Conversation with..., recorded live at the Skills Hub during Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, City & Guilds CEO Kirstie Donnelly, MBE is joined by Seema Malhotra MP, the newly appointed Minister of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, in what is her very first interview since taking on the role.</p><p>Seema reflects on how skills remain central to Labour’s mission acr...

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  Episode #5

  How to Achieve Construction Success Through Collaboration

  Aug 25, 202527 minS1

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p><b>Collaboration: How the UK can bridge the Construction Skills Gap</b></p><p>As one of the UK’s biggest economic drivers, the UK construction industry contributes over 6% of the UK’s GVA. Yet despite this being a key UK sector, the construction industry has been identified as one with the most acute skills gaps in the UK, with deficits in traditional trades, green skills and digital skills. </p><p>To explore how this valuable sector can develop the skills required to meet current and future challenges, host Bryony Kingsland is joined by in...

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  Episode #6

  Making Sustainability a Core Part of Your Organisation’s Success

  Jul 31, 202522 minS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>What does true sustainability look like when it’s woven into every aspect of work — not just bolted on as a embedded initiative? In this revealing episode, host <b>Natasha Kalinga</b> sits down with renowned keynote speaker <b>Raquel Noboa</b>, founder of the multi award-winning Fifty Shades Greener and recipient of a Princess Royal Training Award, and <b>Edwin Raj</b>, Senior Programme Manager at Johnson Matthey, to explore how sustainability can become a cornerstone of organisational culture, leadership, and skills development.</p><p>Together, they unpack how sustainability can — and must —...

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