Honorary Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) member Phil Smith CBE, a respected technology industry leader, has been named chair of Skills England. He will be joined by Sir David Bell, the former University of Reading Vice-Chancellor, Ofsted chief inspector and DfE…
The recent Thames Valley Assembly (TVA) Parliamentary Question Time (PQT) event, sponsored and hosted by the University of Reading, provided an invaluable insight into the challenges and opportunities surrounding apprenticeships, green skills, and the broader educational landscape. The panel featured…
The Thames Valley LSIP (Local Skills Improvement Plan) convened a roundtable discussion in January 2025 at The University of Reading, to tackle a pressing issue: the construction industry’s struggle to attract and retain talent. Despite being a vital sector worth…
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) have released the latest update on the Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP) for Berkshire and Oxfordshire by publishing Progress Reports. These Progress Reports showcase achievements and initiatives undertaken since the inception of the LSIP’s, including the utilisation of the Local Skills…
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) across England “are working and beginning to make positive differences for local employers”, according to a new report commissioned by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Based on evidence from 21 of the 32 Chamber led LSIPs, the evaluation report…
People across the country are set to benefit from more skills training that will help them launch careers in key industries, including in the growing green sector. £200m will support local areas to offer more high-quality training opportunities to meet…
Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce (TVCC) has reached a significant milestone in the regions pursuit of enhanced skills and workforce development. The recently approved Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP) Reports for Berkshire and Oxfordshire mark a momentous step forward in…