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Date updated: 11/05/2026

Working together to build skills for London and beyond

Together, we are committed to building a skilled, diverse and future-ready workforce that supports economic growth, social mobility and opportunity in the Square Mile, across London, and beyond. By bringing our expertise together, programmes that respond to the realities of a rapidly changing world of work.

We proactively support every stage of the skills journey. Working collaboratively with employers, educators, training providers, and community partners, we help school leavers, early-career starters, mid-career changers and lifelong learners develop the skills they need to succeed and progress.

Multiple institutions, one mission

Through our combined efforts, we help ensure that London and the wider UK continue to build a strong pipeline of skills and talent for a world-leading financial and professional services sector. This work underpins the sector's long-term global competitiveness and supports inclusive growth for individuals, businesses and communities alike.

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Opportunities at all levels

We deliver a wide range of practical, often grant-funded, programmes all designed to open pathways into work, career progression and new opportunities. These include:

  • work experience opportunities, apprenticeships
  • digital training
  • green skills bootcamps and community learning 

 

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Targeted business support

Alongside this, we work with large businesses as well as small and medium-sized enterprises to strengthen business capability and resilience in the rapidly changing world of work. Our industry specialist and expert advisor strategy brings together training, events and tailored advice to support entrepreneurs and early-stage companies to grow and thrive, while our Skills and Workforce Policy team provides strategic leadership on skills and talent, driving targeted projects, evidence-led insights and policy recommendations and advocacy to strengthen the financial and professional services workforce across London and the UK.

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By working with our partners, we create a clearer, more accessible skills system - one that supports people, empowers businesses and helps London's economy continue to flourish.

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