Good practice and policy for lasting employment: everybody active; all working together; no one left behind. Chair, Lewisham College
London and St Albans UK
Joined February 2012
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Patrick Hughes retweeted
Vote YES for a parish council for central St Albans! 🗳️
Ballot papers are out for 28,000 homes. Without a local council, decisions on parks, markets, & festivals move elsewhere. Keep a local voice! Return your ballot now! #stalbans #voiceforstalbans #localdemocracy #parishcouncil
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Sometimes governments make decisions that are just obviously wrong and ill-considered. This is an example.
Frankly outrageous from the govt. This new, and I think unprecedented, ban on civil servants speaking in public will damage public debate, politics, policy making and the civil service itself.
What are they thinking?
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👉🏼 Jobseekers across the country are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new approach to the service Jobcentres provide, including a Coaching Academy, careers events and more personalised Jobcentre appointments.
Read the full story here👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
🔗 myiep.uk/from-the-iep/dwp-bi…
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Fun infographic shows when we tend to peak at certain things. I wrote a column about this a few years back: thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2…
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I did closing keynote at the #IEPSummit @The_IoD last Thursday talking polarisation,shortages and 85% of economic value coming from intangibles or people. The message was your work with those furthest from the Jobs market is ever more critical linkedin.com/posts/kevin-gre…
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Delighted to share that our Managing Director, Lynsey Sweeney, has joined the #ClarionFutures Board
In 2023-24, the programme supported over 1,700 people into work and delivered £121m in social value
A perfect fit given Lynsey’s experience across social housing and employment
Patrick Hughes retweeted
Fantastic speech from @10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer about potential of AI and importance of London as a hub at @LDNTechWeek this morning @MayorofLondon @londonpartners @LDN_economy
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This May, we’re proud to celebrate Disability Awareness at #LewishamCollege working together to build a more inclusive community for all.
#DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #AccessibleForAll #DisabilityInclusion
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30 new Skills Pledges were made at our Business Breakfast event – a great step toward creating more opportunities for our learners and local community. More info on our website: lewisham.ac.uk/back-lewisham…… #LewishamCollege #backlewishamlondontalent #lewisham #community #empower
Patrick Hughes retweeted
Renowed Blue Note Jazz Club to open in London after winning late license rollingstone.co.uk/music/ren…
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We were delighted to welcome @OliverDowden to one of our community centres in Borehamwood to hear about the jobs and training support we provide through #ClarionFutures and meet some of those volunteering to help other local residents.
Great to visit the JobsPlus Centre in Borehamwood with @CsthatWork and Clarion Housing.
A good discussion on how local residents are being supported into meaningful work through targeted, community-based employment support.
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Our recent event for ESOL learners brought together cooking, numeracy, and community! It’s a fun and interactive way for learners to improve their maths skills while making delicious food. #ESOL #LewishamCollege #SharingCulture #MathSkills #BuildingCommunities
Patrick Hughes retweeted
The forthcoming Bennett School of Public Policy will launch a new Masters course in Digital Policy, & deliver Cambridge’s well-established Masters in Public Policy, to help foster a generation of tech-savvy & socially aware policymakers.
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Patrick Hughes retweeted
We're proud to have supported Wisbech Community Farm and @UKPeopleAnimals through #ClarionFutures since the beginning and it’s great to see this new building officially open, enabling the farm to continue to grow, inspiring a love of nature and changing lives for the better.
New hub officially opens at Wisbech community farm ift.tt/zFQlL5q
Patrick Hughes retweeted
👏🏼 Building on the success of the last five years, the #IEP is excited to host this year's #IEPSummit2025 in a brand-new location and with a new headline sponsor, City & Guilds.
🔗 members.myiep.uk/events/6777…
@IEPInfo @cityandguilds
#JourneyToTheSummit #TheIndustryEvent #IEPEvents
Patrick Hughes retweeted
I am Talking at the @CIPD Recruitment & Retention conference on Tues.I will explain why interviews don’t work & how measuring candidate experience is only part of the answer. I will talk @FirstBusnews brand &culture & EVP need to fit together linkedin.com/posts/kevin-gre…
Patrick Hughes retweeted
Like apprenticeships, T Levels are vocational qualifications for 16-19s, with a mix of classroom learning and work placements, which develops your skills.
Learn more about T-levels at #LewishamCollege here: lewisaham.ac.uk/tlevels
#TLevelThursday #TLevelAmbassadors #NAW2025
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We’re thrilled to be supporting #NAW2025 Apprenticeships change lives, opening doors for apprentices and driving success for employers. We're excited to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the inspirational apprentices and learners gaining #skillsforlife
Patrick Hughes retweeted
Tax reliefs should be considered in the spending review and industrial strategy
The Treasury needs to hold itself to the same standards it demands of other departments
Read more👇
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Today, I raised with the Prime Minister the inspiring work of the staff in the Jobcentres serving #WorsleyAndEccles, which I visited last week.
I asked @Keir_Starmer about the importance of listening to their experiences as we remove barriers and support people into work.
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