In preparation of its third report, kindly supported by Salford University, on Higher Technical Qualifications and the role of Universities in delivering Level 4 and Level 5 skills, the Commission ran an initial online Evidence Session.

Key talking points:

• Addressing the skills needs of the future

• Bringing together educational providers and employers from the public and private sectors

• Fostering a stronger educational ecosystem between      academics and local colleges

• Encouraging bold innovation particularly in the area of intermediate skills (Levels 4 and 5)

Expert Panellists:

• Jennifer Coupland, CEO, Institute for   Apprenticeships

• Simon Field, Director, Skills Policy

• Tom Lovell, MD, techSkills