City & Guilds and The 5% Club: Skills Connect

 

Join us at City & Guilds for an inspiring in‑person event designed for L&D professionals who want to connect, learn, and collaborate!

 

 

 

  • Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
  • Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Venue: The Manchester College – City Campus, 60 Great Ducie Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1LT

As the UK skills landscape continues to shift, organisations are under growing pressure to attract, develop, and retain the talent they need to thrive. Join us for an interactive and engaging event that brings together industry experts and leading employers to share fresh thinking, real examples, and practical strategies to strengthen your workforce development approach.

Through panel discussions, best‑practice sharing, and networking, you’ll gain valuable insights to help your organisation stay ahead.

Speakers:

We’re delighted to welcome speakers from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Seddon, and Marshalls, who will be sharing their approaches and ideas.

  • Tom Colgan, Early Careers Lead, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
  • Jenna Eaton, Learning and Development  Manager, Seddon

Why attend?

  • Hear first hand how leading organisations are shaping their people development strategies
  • Take away practical tools to tackle today’s skills and workforce challenges
  • Stay informed on the latest apprenticeship, policy, and funding developments
  • Connect with HR, L&D, and workforce development professionals
  • Discover how City & Guilds can support your long‑term skills strategy
  • Learn how The 5% Club Membership can enhance your organisations training impact

Who should attend?

HR/L&D professionals and Training and/or Apprenticeship Managers in employer organisations, with responsibility for workforce development and skills strategy