Phil Smith CBE, Chair of Skills England, to Open the Event on 23 October
Our thanks to our Headline Sponsor, The School Outreach Company
The 5% Club is proud to announce its flagship Skills Summit 2025, taking place on 23 October, with The School Outreach Company confirmed as headline sponsor and Phil Smith CBE, Chair of Skills England, delivering the opening keynote.
The Summit will gather leading employers, policymakers, and educators to explore the UK’s evolving skills landscape. Delegates will be the first to access exclusive insights from The 5% Club’s latest Employer Audit, shedding light on workforce skills investment, generational dynamics, and the progress of diversity in employment pathways.
The event will also include the first ‘reveal’ of The Club’s 2025-26 Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze members – the organisations that have demonstrated the highest commitment to earn-and-learn opportunities, with audited members standing out as leaders in transparency, accountability, and best practice.
Headline sponsor The School Outreach Company plays a pivotal role in connecting schools and employers, enabling opportunities for young people to gain the knowledge, confidence, and access needed to thrive in modern careers.
James Austen, CEO of The School Outreach Company, said: “We are proud to support The 5% Club Skills Summit. Our mission is to ensure every young person has the chance to engage with employers and discover their future. By bridging the gap between education and the workplace, we help create meaningful opportunities that transform lives.”
Summit Highlights
The Skills Summit will feature a series of thought-provoking sessions, including:
- Opening Keynote – Phil Smith CBE on national skills strategy and the role of employers.
- Employer Audit Findings – Exclusive preview of the latest workforce training and investment data, as well as the 2025-26 Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze members.
- Panel Sessions – Insights into generational workforce shifts, diversity in employment, and employer-led best practice.
- Networking Opportunities – Bringing together leaders from business, education, and government.
A Must-Attend Event
The Skills Summit is recognised as a prestigious gathering of those shaping the UK’s future skills agenda. With places already fully allocated, anticipation is building for an unmissable day of insights, debate, and collaboration.
