Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan – Progress Report 2025: A Blueprint for Skills Reform

Improvement Plans to life. We remain committed to the LSIP model as part of our Plan for Change, and have strengthened the role that Mayors and Strategic Authorities will play in identifying and addressing the local skills issues in the plans. Skills England will work hand-in-hand with businesses, education providers, Mayors and Strategic Authorities... co-creating solutions to ensure more opportunities for young people and existing workers wherever they are based.”

Echoing this, Tudor Price, CEO of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, noted: “We’re proud to have worked alongside so many collaborative and innovative organisations during the creation of this progress report, and it is that collaborative partnership that is responsible for delivering so many positive outcomes. The report continues to shine a light on key sectors that are struggling and successfully identifies what they are at a granular level and makes recommendations. The successful impact of the LSIP has been self-evident and I congratulate the Team on their achievements and look forward to continued progress.”

Celebrating Progress Together

To mark the release, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce hosted a vibrant Stakeholder Celebration event in Ashford on Friday 18th July. It brought together regional employers, educators, and policymakers to reflect on shared successes and strengthen the collaborative spirit at the heart of the LSIP.

A heartfelt thanks goes to all who contributed - demonstrating the power of co-creation in tackling skills gaps and unlocking opportunity.

Strategic Priorities for 2025

The report sets out six pillars for ongoing focus:

• Embedding sustainability and digital capabilities in training

• Supporting inclusive career pathways and SME growth

• Aligning workforce development with sector evolution

• Enhancing cross-sector collaboration

• Leveraging infrastructure projects like the Lower Thames Crossing

• Addressing tutor shortages through dual-professional models and graduate educator pathways

An Invitation to Engage

The LSIP isn’t just a plan - it’s a living framework shaped by the region’s most forward-thinking voices. Businesses and education providers are encouraged to get involved, share insights, and help shape a skills strategy that reflects Kent & Medway’s evolving needs.

Interested in shaping the region’s skills strategy?

Reach out to the LSIP team directly at lsip@kentinvictachamber.co.uk.

View the Kent & Medway LSIP Progress Report 2025

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