Become a part of the Talent and Skills Connect Community

Why is Innovate UK doing this?

Innovate UK is committed to developing a strong and sustainable pipeline of innovation talent and skills. As a convener in the ecosystem, we want to bring together partners who can contribute to this goal, making it easier for innovative businesses to navigate and access the talent and skills needed to succeed.

Our aim is to create an inclusive community, making it easier for partners to share their work and ensure we present a cohesive, collaborative system to innovative businesses looking to access talent and skills. We invite all organisations, who share this purpose, to be a part of the Talent & Skills Connect community, offering a platform to share and celebrate this collaborative endeavor.

Why should my organisation commit to being a part of the Talent and Skills Connect community?

• You will gain access to a network of like-minded organisations and become a part of the connected innovation and skills system.
• You will have access to Innovate UK’s resources, events and networks to support you to achieve your Talent and Skills goals.
• You will have the opportunity to share your aims and ambitions and benefit from collective support to realise success.
• It provides the opportunity to promote your efforts to improve the UK’s education and skills system.

What does being a part of the Talent and Skills Connect community involve?

Depending on your organisation, your involvement can take many forms. We are looking for organisations who have a commitment to change, to doing this differently to reduce fragmentation in the skills system and reduce confusion in navigating organisations for innovative businesses.

Examples of involvement include:

• Actively collaborating with other organisations and signposting to the products and services of others.
• Committing your organisation to active learning experiences for people seeking STEM-related careers.
• Collaborating with others to reduce the number of resources which support talent development.
• Matching innovative businesses with education provides to realise an education system matched to the talent needs of employers.
• Offering educators and learners access to a Learning Lab with free tools and resources.

See below, who you would be joining in the Talent and Skills Connect community.