People & Skills Podcast by Business News Wales

Episodes 7

Avg. Duration 35m

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Since Sep 2024

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Months

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About This Podcast

How can we best prepare Wales for the future? Will our industries of tomorrow have access to the talent they need to thrive? Are we giving our best and brightest the opportunities they need to thrive? People and Skills Wales is a monthly podcast exploring the challenges facing education and professional skills providers in Wales. Every episode features a panel of industry experts, key stakeholders and public sector officials who will bring their own perspectives and solutions to the fore.

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Recent Episodes

Building the Future - The Benefits of Investing in Apprenticeships

Feb 06, 2026 32m

As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 celebrates the value of apprenticeships, host Gemma Casey is joined by Malcolm Holland, Managing Director of Flotek, Nicola Fourie, Apprenticeship Academy…

What Are Green Skills?

Mar 28, 2025 31m

‘Green skills’ are often talked about as a key part of Wales’ transition towards sustainability and net-zero goals. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Russell Greenslade of CBI Wales, Jane Lewis of South…

The Power of Apprenticeships: Unlocking Potential for Wales

Feb 07, 2025 41m

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Sharon James-Evans of Cardiff & Vale College; Lisa Mytton of the National Training Federation for Wales; Brandon Jones of CSconnected; Jack Sargeant, Welsh…

Addressing Skills Shortages in the Food and Drink Industry

Jan 17, 2025 30m

What skills does the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales need to nurture to continue to thrive? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Kate Rees of Food & Drink Skills Wales, Chris Butler of…

Should Business Lead the Skills Agenda?

Nov 20, 2024 29m

What role should employers play in developing the skills agenda for the future? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Richard Spear, Managing Director of ACT Training and Chair of ALS, and Phil Jardine,…

Open University Business Barometer 2024

Oct 04, 2024 43m

Host Gemma Casey and guests Sharon Davidson, Associate Lecturer, The Open University (OU); Darren Jones, Senior Manager for Partnerships, OU in Wales; and Cerith Rhys Jones, Senior Manager for…

Skills Wales: Innaugural Show Teaser

Sep 30, 2024 1m

A teaser reel of the upcoming inaugural episode of Skills Wales. Featuring host Gemma Casey, with guests Sharon Davidson, Darren Jones, and Cerith Rhys Jones from the Open University