The IEP Summit 2025 is set to be the must-attend event for the employability sector, bringing together thought leaders, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the future of employability support. We are thrilled to announce that City & Guilds will be the headline sponsor of the IEP Summit for the next three years, reinforcing their commitment to supporting skills development and workforce progression.
This year’s Summit theme, ‘Employability in a Changing Landscape,’ will cover a range of topics focused on the evolving world of work, from the role of employability professionals in navigating workforce challenges, the skills needed to deliver high-impact employment support and defining what it means to acquire durable skills for a resilient workforce.
Patrick Craven FIEP, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, Policy, and Stakeholder Engagement at City & Guilds, said:
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the IEP Summit for the next three years and strengthening our partnership with the Institute of Employability Professionals. The Summit is a crucial event for those working across the employability sector, providing a space to collaborate, innovate, and address the biggest challenges facing job seekers, employers, and frontline professionals.”
“Right now, the employability landscape is evolving rapidly, influenced by shifting labour market demands, devolved government initiatives, and changing procurement and commissioning models. Meanwhile, advances in technology and AI are reshaping the way services are delivered, creating new opportunities but also raising important questions about the future of work and how we equip individuals with the skills they’ll need to thrive and progress in a technology-rich future. The IEP Summit provides a vital space for employability professionals to come together and explore these developments, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and continue delivering the highest quality support to those seeking employment.
“It has never been more important to recognise and promote the role of employability professionals as being the bridge between those seeking work and those looking to recruit or transition existing workforce skills. With a growing focus on NEETs, Economically Inactive, Work Returners and Career Changers plus the prospect of longer working lives, it is vital that employability development is the foundation for success.
“We share the IEP’s commitment to empowering individuals to gain skills and build their careers, and in doing so, to contribute to improving social mobility. And, having recently become a Fellow of the IEP, I’m proud to join a network of leaders focused on these shared goals, and keen to contribute to IEP’s impact in the employability space.”
For over 145 years, City & Guilds has been at the forefront of developing skills, training, and qualifications that support workforce development. Their expertise in professional learning, vocational education, and sector-specific training makes them a natural partner for the IEP Summit.
The IEP’s mission is to upskill and empower employability professionals, ensuring they have access to specialist learning and best practice that enables them to deliver high-quality support. By partnering with the IEP, City & Guilds is strengthening its commitment to enhancing professional standards across the sector and supporting those who make a real difference in people’s lives.
With tickets now available, the IEP invites employability professionals, employers, policymakers, and stakeholders to join us at this landmark event to learn, connect, and shape the future of employability support.
? Find out more and book your place here: https://www.myiep.uk/iep-summit/
