Creating a City & Guilds for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
City & Guilds' landmark sale is not just a business move, but an act of stewardship to futureproof the skills sector, according to Ann Limb and Kirstie Donnelly.
Sometimes, opportunities arise to make bold choices that can shape the course of history, benefit society, and secure significant investment for the FE and skills sector. This is the case with City & Guilds, particularly in the post-Brexit, post-Covid era, where 21st-century qualifications, credentials, awards, and skills must adapt to an AI-dominated landscape.
A landmark deal is set to be closed, securing the long-term future of the charity while bringing significant investment to the commercial awarding and skills businesses.
Maybe it's something to do with getting older – after half a century in further education, a predilection for legacy has become a preoccupation.
Author's summary: City & Guilds' sale futureproofs the skills sector.
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