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Breaking down the skills barriers

  • Purpose Coalition's Breaking Down Barriers Tent at Labour Party Conference 34 Kings Parade England, L3 4ER United Kingdom (map)

In the new tech age the skills Britain needs are changing rapidly. This panel discussion will explore the need to bring together business, education experts, and policymakers to ensure people from all backgrounds can gain the skills they need to thrive, to drive economic growth and break down the barriers to opportunity.

Speakers

  • Siobhan McArdle, Chair of the Tees Valley Business Board

  • Darren Paffey, MP for Southampton Itchen

  • Lord Walney, Chair

  • Jordan Goble, Leonardo

  • Fred Thomas, MP for Plymouth Moor View

Hosted by the Purpose Coalition, in partnership with Leonardo.

This event takes place in the Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Tent at Labour Party Conference, just next to the ACC and Pullman Hotel.

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