Aug 3, 202631 minS0
<p>North Wales is seeing growing demand for skills in digital and green sectors and has a number of major investment programmes reshaping the regional economy. Host Gemma Casey is joined by two guests from the North...
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People & Skills
Hosted by Business News Wales · education · EN
About this Podcast:
How can we best prepare Wales for the future? Will our industries of tomorrow have access to the talent they need to thrive? Are we giving our best and brightest the opportunities they need to thrive? People and Skills Wales is a monthly podcast exploring the challenges facing education and professional skills providers in Wales. Every episode features a panel of industry experts, key stakeholders and public sector officials who will bring their own perspectives and solutions to the fore.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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What is People & Skills about?
How can we best prepare Wales for the future? Will our industries of tomorrow have access to the talent they need to thrive? Are we giving our best and brightest the opportunities they need to thrive? People and Skills Wales is a monthly podcast exploring the challenges facing education and professional skills providers in Wales.
Who hosts People & Skills?
People & Skills is hosted by Business News Wales. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has People & Skills covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Connecting Skills Strategy to North Wales Business Needs" (3 August 2026, 31 minutes), "Connecting Economic Investment to Workforce Readiness" (3 August 2026, 32 minutes), and "A Partnership Approach to Skills in South East Wales" (3 August 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does People & Skills publish?
People & Skills publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on People & Skills?
Booking probability for People & Skills is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. People & Skills requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. People & Skills's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch People & Skills?
The strongest fits for People & Skills are Educational Support Services and Business & Management Consulting. People & Skills has an education audience.
About the host
Business News Wales hosts People & Skills, an education podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 3, 202632 minS0
<p>South West Wales is at the centre of one of the most significant industrial transformations in the UK, with developments including the Celtic Freeport and floating offshore wind and innovations around hydrogen...
- Aug 3, 202630 minS0
<p>Cardiff Capital Region is Wales’ largest regional economy and home to some of the country’s most dynamic and globally connected sectors, from compound semiconductors and advanced manufacturing to a thriving creative...
- Feb 6, 202633 minS0
<p>As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 celebrates the value of apprenticeships, host Gemma Casey is joined by Malcolm Holland, Managing Director of Flotek, Nicola Fourie, Apprenticeship Academy Co-ordinator at Hywel...
Episode #6
What Are Green Skills?
Mar 28, 202532 minS0<p>‘Green skills’ are often talked about as a key part of Wales’ transition towards sustainability and net-zero goals. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Russell Greenslade of CBI Wales, Jane Lewis of South West Wales...
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- Feb 7, 202541 minS0
<p>Host Gemma Casey is joined by Sharon James-Evans of Cardiff & Vale College; Lisa Mytton of the National Training Federation for Wales; Brandon Jones of CSconnected; Jack Sargeant, Welsh Government ‘s Minister for...
- Jan 17, 202531 minS0
<p>What skills does the food and drink manufacturing sector in Wales need to nurture to continue to thrive? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Kate Rees of Food & Drink Skills Wales, Chris Butler of Radnor Hills, and Sarah...
Episode #3
Should Business Lead the Skills Agenda?
Nov 20, 202430 minS0<p>What role should employers play in developing the skills agenda for the future? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Richard Spear, Managing Director of ACT Training and Chair of ALS, and Phil Jardine, Partner at Blake...
Episode #2
Open University Business Barometer 2024
Oct 4, 202444 minS0<p>Host Gemma Casey and guests Sharon Davidson, Associate Lecturer, The Open University (OU); Darren Jones, Senior Manager for Partnerships, OU in Wales; and Cerith Rhys Jones, Senior Manager for External Affairs, OU in...
People & Skills
Skills Wales: Innaugural Show Teaser
Sep 30, 20241 minS0<p>A teaser reel of the upcoming inaugural episode of Skills Wales. Featuring host Gemma Casey, with guests Sharon Davidson, Darren Jones, and Cerith Rhys Jones from the Open University</p><p><br></p>
Recent guests
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David Roberts
Business Coach, Non-Executive Director, Chairman, Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) North Wales, Société d'éducation linguistique des territoires du Nord-Ouest
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Dean Ward
Filmmaker, comedy writer, Ward Construction
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Jane Lewis
Huna practitioner and coach, South West Wales Regional Learning and Skills Partnership
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Brandon Jones
senior director for school partnerships and outreach, Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health
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