Lancashire’s skills gap is top of the agenda for many businesses across the county.
And this gap – and what is being done about it – will be discussed at April’s Lancashire Economic Breakfast.
Held at Leyland’s Runshaw College on 16th April, this must-attend event will feature a fireside chat at Dr Michelle Lawty-Jones, director of the Lancashire Skills Hub, who will be in conversation with BBC journalist Mike Stevens, followed by a panel debate featuring expert voices exploring recruitment, employment and the long-term workforce planning.
With skills and recruitment firmly in the spotlight and the labour market facing its greatest challenge in years, businesses are under increasing pressure to rethink how they attract, retain and develop talent.
A rise in health-related economic activity and youth unemployment on the rise, this event will tackle key elements to getting the most out of the skills agenda.
Michelle said: “The Get Lancashire Working Plan was published in September 2025, following consultation with stakeholders across Lancashire. The plan recognises both the growth in health related economic inactivity and youth unemployment, and aims to bring together partners to better integrate work and health provision.
“Employers are key – we need to work together to ensure that our future talent pipeline is buoyant – whether that be by supporting the health and wellbeing of our workforces, investing in early career opportunities to grow our talent, or being more inclusive in our recruitment practices.”
As the Local Skills Improvement Plan, led by the Chamber, gathers momentum, there will be business leaders and decision makers in the room for an informed and practical discussion, in partnership with partners, Brabners.
To secure your spot, email
nickh@lancschamber.co.uk
