Future skills unlocked T Levels, apprenticeships and skills bootcamps
The UK’s skills landscape is evolving, offering new opportunities for employers to engage with the next generation of talent and upskill their existing staff. Join IoD and Strategic Development Network where we'll provide a clear, concise breakdown of T Levels, apprenticeships, and skills bootcamps, moving beyond the jargon to give you practical insights.
As a business leader, you're constantly seeking ways to secure a skilled workforce, improve productivity, and ensure long-term growth. Attend this one-hour, lunchtime webinar to understand how three key government-backed programmes - T Levels, apprenticeships, and skills bootcamps - can be integrated into your business strategy.
Alex Hall-Chen, IoD Principal Policy Advisor for Sustainability, Employment and Skills, and Louise Doyle, Director and Founder of SDN Mesma Group, will walk you through the practicalities: what each program is, how they're funded, and the specific commitments required from your business. You’ll learn how T Levels can provide a talent pipeline for the future, how apprenticeships can upskill your existing team or bring in new, dedicated talent, and how skills bootcamps offer a rapid solution to immediate skills shortages.
About SDN Mesma Group
SDN Mesma Group is a leading consultancy in the UK's skills, further education, and employment sectors. The group works closely with the UK government, including the Department for Education (DfE), to deliver major programmes and policy support. Their expertise spans various initiatives, including T Levels, apprenticeships, and technical education reforms. The work they do with the government involves designing, delivering, and supporting large-scale projects aimed at improving the quality of technical education and helping providers navigate complex compliance and funding landscapes.
Who should attend?
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Directors and senior leaders
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HR and people managers
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Talent acquisition managers
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SME owners and managers
Speakers
Alex Hall-Chen
Alex Hall-Chen is a Senior Policy Advisor at the Institute of Directors. She is a specialist in employment, skills, and sustainability policy. She previously worked in education research and as a Policy Advisor at the Confederation of British Industry.
John Banks
John Banks is Apprenticeships and T Levels Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest financial services group. His work focusses on attracting and developing talent and he is deeply committed to advancing social mobility, striving to create opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. John has been recognised for his services to education and is an active member of several networks, including the T Level Ambassador Network. He regularly supports upskill webinars and employer forums for DfE, championing technical education routes. Away from work, John is passionate about coaching and mentoring young people.
Louise Doyle
Lou Doyle is a Director and Co-Founder of SDN Mesma Group, bringing over 25 years’ experience in strategy, change leadership, quality improvement & governance. Alongside her co-founders, she leads the Group’s growth plans, with a focus on client relationships, place-based partnerships, and ensuring technology solutions are embedded in our service offer. She is a longstanding Chair for academies, a college governor, and board advisor. She is a recipient of the Department for Education Apprenticeship & Training Awards Skills Champion Award.
Stephen Wilde
Stephen Wilde is Managing Director of Southbourne Rubber, a leading UK manufacturer of precision rubber components. With over three decades of experience, Stephen has championed innovation and growth across multiple sectors. He is a published author of two books: TURNAROUND, focused on business transformation, and Growing and Reattaining Apprentices for SMEs. As a member of the AAN network and an SME Champion, Stephen brings a unique blend of leadership, creativity and commercial insight to every venture.
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