Bridging the Skills Gap 2026

From: Friday 16 October 2026 09:30 - To: Friday 16 October 2026 16:00
Homefield Road Campus
Category : Research events

An event for employers: Join us to input how we can work with together to support current and future skills needs.

During the event we will be:

  • Exploring the skills young people need to thrive in tomorrow's workforce
  • Connecting education, industry and young people to shape future talent
  • Turning insight into action to bridge the skills gap across the Isle of Man.

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Agenda:

From 8.30am: Light breakfast

9.30am: Welcome

9.35am: Opening keynote (Olly Newton, Edge Foundation) “What is the real skills gap and what we actually need from young people”

10.15am: Youth/lived experience “What the system feels like from the inside”

10.30am: Future-focused keynote (Technology included) “What skills will matter next”

11am: Break

11.20am: Panel discussion

12pm: Lunch (lunch will be provided)

1pm:

  • Labour market changes
  • Curriculum alignment
  • Future skills insight
  • World of work opportunities
  • Future skills
  • Top priorities

3.30pm: Summary of the day and next steps

4pm: Finish

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