The next IOR Industry Skills Alliance in-person meeting will be held in London on 24th September.

Join us to help us progress in our key areas, which include strengthening apprenticeship and T Level pathways, shaping qualification design, expanding STEM and early engagement activity, and increasing the number of young people entering the profession.

Register for your free place here.

The IOR Industry Skills Alliance brings together employers and stakeholders to better align training provision with industry needs, while providing a clear and consistent voice to awarding bodies, government, and policy stakeholders. Joining the Alliance is easy and free and we value expertise from policy, industry and educational backgrounds. Sign up today and help us make a difference.

 

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