City College Plymouth is launching a groundbreaking series of podcasts featuring well-known successful figures who pass on the skills and knowledge they have acquired in a bid to help tackle the threat posed by skills shortages in the South West.
The Skilfully Speaking initiative features a lineup of eight trailblazers, each contributing their expertise and insights to inspire individuals in Plymouth and beyond to embrace skills and seize opportunities. Kicking off the revolutionary podcast series is Dame Kelly Holmes, the epitome of resilience and triumph.
As the podcast series unfolds, listeners will hear compelling narratives and invaluable advice from figures such as TV presenter Anna Williamson, wellbeing guru, Liz Earle and award-winning tech entrepreneur
Ben Towers, who started in business aged just 11 and has been dubbed ‘the most inspirational entrepreneur on the planet.’
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The initiative, which is supported by Babcock, underscores the college’s commitment to bridging the skills gap that looms over the region. The collaboration aims to address pertinent issues like an ageing workforce and the imminent need for specific skill sets crucial for sustained regional growth.
“Skilfully Speaking is more than a podcast – it’s a conduit for transformation and empowerment,” said Jackie Grubb, college chief executive. “Our distinguished guests, including Dame Kelly Holmes, will weave tales of triumph over adversity, placing the skills conundrum at the core. Their journeys epitomise resilience and success, sparking a fire within others to conquer their aspirations.”
Jackie continued:
“Learning new skills opens a realm of possibilities. Our guests are eager to divulge the blueprints of their success, empowering individuals to realise their ambitions, bolster their incomes, foster workplace confidence, or reignite stalled careers.”
City College Plymouth’s recent recognition with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, honouring its exceptional contributions to maritime skills, solidifies its commitment to skill advancement. The award comes after a number of significant investments by the college to help bolster maritime skills, benefiting international employers based in the city.
The first episode of Skilfully Speaking, featuring Dame Kelly Holmes, was broadcast on January 19 and subsequent 30-minute episodes will be readily accessible on major podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
