HEY LSIP podcasts will bring policy to life
TALENT NETWORK: HEY LSIP project manager Rod Chambers, right, and Joe Sargieson of JayJay Media in The Hull Studio
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HEY LSIP will be tapping into the wealth of talent across its network with the launch of a series of podcasts which will explore issues and solutions around training and skills.
The project will harness the audio and video expertise of Hull-based JayJay Media and will use the company’s purpose-built facilities at The Hull Studio.
Subjects will reflect the shared objectives as set out in LSIP 2.0 – Technical Skills, Preparation for Working Life, Educational Workforce and Knowledge Point.
The first session will be recorded this month and will focus on apprenticeship reforms and incentives with expert input from Kevin Goodger, who spoke at the LSIP forum in July in his capacity as group executive director of apprenticeships at TEC Partnership.
Kevin said: “Apprenticeships are undergoing some of the most significant changes in recent years, creating new opportunities for employers, learners, and training providers alike. This podcast will cut through the complexity, explain what the reforms mean in practice, and help businesses understand how they can use apprenticeships to develop the skilled workforce they need for the future.”
The second podcast is pencilled in for the afternoon of the next LSIP forum, which will be hosted by Hull College on Monday, November 16.
Rod Chambers, HEY LSIP project manager, said: “Kevin will cover an issue which is of vital importance to employers, and we’re in the process of arranging for someone from a business in the region to bring their perspective.
“The second podcast will add a new dimension by featuring a live audience. We’ll be tapping into the wealth of expertise within the LSIP network, whether that’s our board members, speakers at our events, or delegates who also have plenty of experience to share.”
In addition to producing the podcasts, JayJay Media will also package the content for distribution to the LSIP database and via the website and social media channels.
GUEST: Kevin Goodger speaking at the HEY LSIP Forum in July
Rod said: “The podcasts will bring policy to life and can be shared with employers far and wide. Our events are free of charge but we know there are small businesses that don’t have the time to attend so we want to package the key messages into a format which is easy to absorb and send them to a wider audience.
“Everything about it is highly professional with a great studio, an experienced media team who have been providing services to business for nearly 20 years and who have a great facility at the Maltings. People are very keen to get involved.”
The forum in November will run from 9.30am until 1pm, with lunch to follow.
Presentations will cover progress on LSIP 2.0, a briefing from Hull College about their Greenwave training centre, and a look at the opportunities presented by shared apprenticeships. There will also be an overview of the Connect to Work programme and a briefing on pan-Humber activities.
Hannah Crookes, HEY LSIP project lead, said: “HEY LSIP 2.0 is now very much about turning the priorities employers have identified into practical activity.
“There is a huge amount happening behind the scenes – bringing employers and providers together, making connections between existing initiatives, developing our new thematic working groups and looking at where we can reduce duplication and make it easier for employers to engage.
“The podcasts will take some of the big changes happening across the skills landscape and explain what they actually mean for employers. We are developing online information sessions and other opportunities for employers to provide quick feedback.
“The strength of the LSIP continues to be the conversations and relationships it creates. We want to see more people coming together, sharing ideas and developing conversations into practical activity which keeps that employer voice firmly at the heart of what happens next.”
Demand for places at the forum is expected to be high so please endeavour to register a maximum of two delegates from your organisation.
To find out more about HEY LSIP visit https://www.heylsip.com/
What is an LSIP
A Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is a statutory, employer-led plan designed to ensure local skills provision reflects the needs of employers, individuals and the wider economy. Its purpose is to:
Provide a clear understanding of current and future skills requirements
Align education and training with labour market demand
Support economic growth, productivity and workforce development.
LSIPs are founded on key principles of being employer-led, evidence-based, collaborative and action-focused.
By bringing together employers, providers, strategic authorities and other partners, they create a shared framework for identifying priorities, agreeing practical actions and developing a more responsive skills system that supports better jobs, career progression and long-term prosperity.
