HE/ FE Member Briefing: Skills, Labour Market and Manufacturing Challenges
February 17, 2026,
Free
About this event
Join us for the inaugural HE/FE Member Briefing, a crucial online session specifically designed for Make UK’s Education members. These quarterly briefings provide a dedicated platform for education providers to gain direct industry intelligence, ensuring your institution’s curriculum and strategy remain highly relevant to the evolving needs of the manufacturing sector.
Key areas for insight and alignment include:
- Policy Updates: Direct intelligence on Government initiatives and funding shifts impacting both manufacturing and education.
- Labour Market Data: Detailed analysis of current workforce trends and critical skills gaps to inform your offer.
- Future-Proofing Skills: Identifying the emerging competencies and technical requirements essential for 2026 and beyond.
Event Details
- Hosted by: Robert Halfon, Executive Director of Make UK (former Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education).
- Supported by: Jamie Cater, Make UK's Senior Policy Manager (Employment) and Rose Sargent, Make UK's Policy Adviser (EDI Lead).
- Format: Interactive online session
Don’t miss this chance to bridge the gap between education and industry, gaining the evidence-based insights necessary to champion manufacturing within your institution.
We want these new quarterly briefings to be as valuable as possible. To help us ensure these sessions deliver the insights most relevant to you, you will have an opportunity to share any particular topics or areas you would like Make UK to provide data and information about in the future.
Please note: This is an exclusive event for Make UK Education and Training members only.
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