Best City Amp Guilds Podcasts (2024)

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Fostering Neuroinclusive Workplaces 26:33

4d ago26:33

26:33

Send us a Text Message. What if recognising subtle signs of struggle at work could revolutionise your team's productivity and well-being? In this insightful episode of the Foundation & Friends podcast, City & Guilds Chief Executive, Kirstie Donnelly MBE, sits down with Professor Amanda Kirby, MBBS MRCGP PhD FCGI, CEO of Do-IT Solutions and an inter…

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Transforming Futures Of Young People 35:00

1M ago35:00

35:00

Send us a Text Message. Young people now face unprecedented challenges, including financial worries, employment and climate concerns - with implications for a new generation’s mental health, and the health of the UK economy. In this Foundation & Friends podcast, host and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Foundation, City & Guilds, Faiza Khan …

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Lost Opportunities: Hidden Refugee Talent 19:16

3M ago19:16

19:16

Send us a Text Message. How employers can harness the potential of refugee candidates While many UK employers will be aware of the social value associated with supporting refugees, not all will be aware of how best to harness the talent and experience that refugees can bring to the workplace. In this podcast, host Lauren Roberts is joined by Jessic…

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Championing DEI Programme Investments 18:22

3M ago18:22

18:22

Send us a Text Message. Successful DEI training within organisations can foster innovation and creativity as well as attract and retain top talent. To explore this topic, host Charmain Bucho, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at City & Guilds, is joined by Taye Training, Director, Consultant & Facilitator Tammy Banks. Tammy's personal history…

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Green Skills: What's the Real Story 24:05

3M ago24:05

24:05

Send us a Text Message. ‘Green skills’ is a collective term for the specific knowledge, abilities and values needed to promote the reduction of negative environmental impact in the workplace. But despite Local Skills Improvement Plans prioritising green skills, and the topic moving steadily up the agenda at many organisations, there is limited clar…

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Championing Investment into Early Talent 17:01

5M ago17:01

17:01

Send us a Text Message. A successful early talent strategy and strong learning culture can help organisations to attract, engage and retain early career employees, leading to a more productive workforce and a thriving future for your organisation. To explore this topic, host Manuel Thompson-Ọ́lọ́kọ̀, Early Talent and Apprenticeships Partner at City…

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Exploring Employability Skills - A Generational View: Part Two 22:46

5M ago22:46

22:46

Send us a Text Message. Employability skills – including effective communication and other workplace behaviours, are now essential for those aiming to find employment and progress their careers. The need for employability skills is consistently highlighted by employers, but young people entering the world of work often lack professional skills, and…

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Exploring Employability Skills - A Generational View: Part One 19:06

5M ago19:06

19:06

Send us a Text Message. Employability skills – including effective communication and other workplace behaviours, are now essential for those aiming to find employment and progress their careers. The need for employability skills is consistently highlighted by employers, but young people entering the world of work often lack professional skills, and…

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Engineering Skills: The Present & Future 19:52

6M ago19:52

19:52

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the City & Guilds Insight Podcast series, where we embark on a journey to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing the UK today: bridging the gap in our nation's skill shortages. At City & Guilds, our mission is centred on empowering individuals, organisations, and economies through skills development. In thi…

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Inspiring Inclusion with Sparta Global 34:14

6M ago34:14

34:14

Send us a Text Message. Foundation & Friends podcast: Conversations across the network Here at City & Guilds, our purpose is helping people, organisations and economies develop their skills for growth. Through our Foundation, we act as a catalyst for this work, by helping remove barriers to getting a job, celebrating best practice on the job and ad…

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In conversation with...Lord Blunkett 14:20

11M ago14:20

14:20

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ special Labour party conference 2023 podcast, 'In conversation with...' hosted by Kirstie Donnelly MBE, CEO of City & Guilds. Recorded on location on board the Walton Youth Community Project bus, Kirstie is joined by the former Secretary of State for Education and Employment, Lord Blunkett as she di…

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Youth Misspent: Creating routes into engineering for young people 32:28

1y ago32:28

32:28

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name. The research found that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations – particularly the most disadvantaged. So in this series,…

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Youth Misspent: Powering up the UK - attracting young people to the energy sector 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name The research found that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations – particularly the most disadvantaged. So in this series, …

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Youth Misspent: A future in the factories – what opportunities can the manufacturing sector offer young people today? 44:37

1+ y ago44:37

44:37

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, a monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name The research found that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirations – particularly the most disadvantaged. So in this series, …

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Youth Misspent: Women's Work - Improving gender diversity in the UK's essential industries 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

39:58

Send us a Text Message. The latest episode in our Youth Misspent series continues on our journey to explore some of the issues highlighted in our research report, which uncovered the harsh realities for the UK's young people in today's job market. In honour of International Women's Day, this episode focuses on the challenges and opportunities for y…

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Youth Misspent: Building futures – the future workforce of the construction sector 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

44:16

Send us a Text Message. This latest episode takes a closer look at the construction sector, delving into its challenges, such as its continued struggle with acute skills shortages, an aging workforce and a need for more diversity as well as looking at the solutions and what kind of career opportunities the sector can offer young people in the UK. I…

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Youth Misspent: How can apprenticeships bridge the growing skills gap and be the route to career success for young people? 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

42:11

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Youth Misspent podcast series, hosted by David Phillips, Managing Director of City & Guilds. A monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name. The research found that the odds are being stacked against young people’s futures and career aspirat…

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Great Jobs Podcast Episode 4: Energy sector - Debunking myths and upskilling new and existing talent on the road towards Net Zero 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Great Jobs podcast series, hosted by Craig Smith, Managing Director of City & Guilds Gen2. A monthly podcast in which we dive into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name, produced in collaboration with economic modellers Lightcast. The research found that despite key worke…

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Great Jobs Podcast Episode 3: Social Care - Tackling myths, recruitment challenges and maintaining a bright future. 40:37

2y ago40:37

40:37

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Great Jobs podcast series, hosted by Kirstie Donnelly MBE, CEO of City & Guilds. A monthly podcast in which she dives into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name, produced in collaboration with economic modellers Lightcast. The research found that despite key workers seein…

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Great Jobs Podcast Episode 2: Powering the Levelling Up agenda with Green Skills 31:19

2+ y ago31:19

31:19

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Great Jobs podcast series, hosted by Kirstie Donnelly MBE, CEO of City & Guilds. A monthly podcast in which she dives into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name, produced in collaboration with economic modellers Emsi Burning Glass. The research found that despite key work…

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Great Jobs Podcast Episode 1: Addressing skills gaps and labour market shortages in the rail sector 27:38

2+ y ago27:38

27:38

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to City & Guilds’ Great Jobs podcast series, hosted by Kirstie Donnelly MBE, CEO of City & Guilds. A monthly podcast in which she dives into some of the issues raised in our research report of the same name, produced in collaboration with economic modellers Emsi Burning Glass. The research found that despite key work…

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Refried Leftovers (Pt. 3) 1:23:59

3+ y ago1:23:59

1:23:59

It’s curtains for the crew as a long time rival finally gets his revenge on the heroes of Ravnica. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/the-after-party/refried-leftovers-3 Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/…

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Refried Leftovers (Pt. 2) 1:12:02

3+ y ago1:12:02

1:12:02

Setup by an unknown enemy, the party tiptoes through a trail of traps on the hunt for clues. With all their heroics, who would want to spend this much effort orchestrating their demise? Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/the-after-party/refried-leftovers-2 Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterpar…

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Refried Leftovers (Pt. 1) 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

The underappreciated heroes of Ravnica have retired to relative obscurity. But someone out there knows what they’ve done, and has sent a deadly invitation to celebrate it. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/the-after-party/refried-leftovers-1 Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsor…

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World's End 1:33:10

3+ y ago1:33:10

1:33:10

After months of hardship, the conspiracy has ended and the ultimate goal of Malfus Reid has come to fruition. In the face of oblivion, these Ravnicans prepare to make the ultimate sacrifice. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/21-worlds-end Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/s…

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The Sacrifice Effect 1:00:59

3+ y ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Every move has been accounted for, and every victory only pushes Malfus Reid’s plan further into fruition. As chaos spreads throughout Ravnica, can these five stop the coming catastrophe? Who will they become when pushed to the brink? Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/20-the-sacrifice-effect Learn more about t…

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Retribution 1:11:18

3+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

As the undead horde of Svogthir rampages across the Sylesnyan guild lands, the players need to choose who can be saved, and who will perish. Will their hearts hinder their chances against the grandfather of all Golgari? Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/19-retribution Learn more about this episode's sponsors a…

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A light in the darkness 2:12

3+ y ago2:12

2:12

A recent scouting report sheds lights on a potential new arrival in Guild Ball You can find more information on The Guild Ball Community Project at https://www.longshanks.org or by joining their discord server at https://discord.com/invite/VjvkKSh

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On the Stack 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

50:33

The end game has begun as the conspirators send a zombie horde to clear the path to the World Tree. Perhaps all too late, their true motives come to light. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/18-on-the-stack Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and inter…

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The Jaws of Death 57:37

3+ y ago57:37

57:37

Armed with two whole liches, the conspiracy prepares for its final push. But first, the team must reface an old foe to prove how far they've come. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/17-the-jaws-of-death Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact …

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Even Darker Depths 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Using Fikarra’s intuition, the team searches through an ancient labyrinth in pursuit of the zombified Myczil. What could be worse than countless untold horrors in the dark? They could just find out. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/16-even-darker-depths Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://enco…

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Useful Even in Death 1:00:19

3+ y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Feeling more behind than ever, the players must decide which lead to chase, and how to say goodbye. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/15-useful-even-in-death Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/En…

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Hot and Cold 1:09:55

3+ y ago1:09:55

1:09:55

With separate priorities, the party has split to tackle the many clues found in the undercity. Lorzatch and Sylorin sit cozy in a library while the others race across the city on a murder investigation. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/14-hot-and-cold Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encoun…

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Two Parties Are Better Than One 56:35

3+ y ago56:35

56:35

Faced with a mountain of new discoveries, the party decides to split the tasks and head off into different parts of Ravnica. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/13-two-parties-are-better-than-one Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the…

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Death Pays All Debts 59:20

3+ y ago59:20

59:20

The party must battle the necromancers occupying the Temple of Svogthos. Once protectors of the Golgari, now their mission is so determined, they are sacrificing their own limbs. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/12-death-pays-all-debts Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/spo…

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Two-step Misstep 59:19

3+ y ago59:19

59:19

The horrifying events of Penvar show tell-tale signs of the conspiracy. Consulting with their allies, the party continues to struggle against the intricacy of their enemy’s plot. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/11-twostep-misstep Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors…

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Macabre Waltz 50:37

3+ y ago50:37

50:37

"All dead move to the hollow rhythm of necromancy.” - Savra, former Matka of the Golgari Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/10-macabre-waltz Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Tw…

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House Swarming Party 1:09:14

4y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

The party links up with a proverbial son to help navigate the calamity. However, the answers they seek are locked inside a massive Kraul hive. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/9-house-swarming-party Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact wi…

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Halfway House 1:07:14

4y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

The swarm is not only broken, it’s missing. In the vacant depths of the undercity, our party is left with half-heroes and partial priests. Help may lie in the truest expression of the Guildpact. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/8-halfway-house Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty…

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Homegrown 1:08:59

4y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Lorzatch leads the party down into the undercity to track down the final conspirator. Will he find refuge with his people? Or are they up against the entire swarm of the Golgari? Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/7-homegrown Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow…

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Goodbyes 52:25

4y ago52:25

52:25

With two members doomed to fate, the players say their goodbyes and descend into the dark. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/6-goodbyes Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Twitte…

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Title Not Found 1:02:40

4y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

(insert episode description) Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/5-title-not-found Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Twitter/Instagram at @Encounter_Party! #EncounterParty Want t…

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Remember This Episode? 1:05:18

4y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Haven't we been here before? Something feels strangely familiar; a place, a face, a moment. We lost it once. Or was it twice? Try to remember. We must remember. Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/4-remember-this-episode Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the s…

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Lorzatch, Lock, and Key 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

Infiltrating the Azorius prison proved more dangerous than originally thought. Will it all end with a prison cell? Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/3-lorzatch-lock-and-key Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at …

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The Long Forgotten 53:03

4y ago53:03

53:03

The guildmaster of the Dimir shares a startling confession that reveals a dark secret from Lorzatch’s past. Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/2-the-long-forgotten Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.c…

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The Power of Words 50:35

4y ago50:35

50:35

Deception is never taken lightly, and the players decide to confront the betrayer head on. Will the Izzet stand in their way? Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Credits and Transcript at https://encounterparty.com/campaign-1/season-3/1-the-power-of-words Follow the show and interact with the team on Face…

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Flame-Broiled: A Piazza Delivery (pt. 3) 1:05:37

4y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Time is running out on Frankie’s shipment, and on Lorzatch’s life. If only they can pick the right cart out of a line of hundreds on the busiest street in Ravnica. Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Twitter/Instagram…

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Flame-Broiled: A Piazza Delivery (pt. 2) 51:18

4y ago51:18

51:18

In order to protect Lorzatch, the party makes another shady deal with Frankie Peanuts. The enemy of my enemy makes for strange bedfellows. Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Twitter/Instagram at @Encounter_Party! #En…

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Flame-Broiled: A Piazza Delivery (pt. 1) 1:00:25

4y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

The party heads out for a night of relaxation. But short on friends and short on coin, they're forced to make a hard decision that could get one of them killed. Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with the team on Facebook at Facebook.com/EncounterParty or Twitter/Instagram at…

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Death 1:28:58

4+ y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

An unthinkable turn of fate has led our players to stand against the Obzedat, Ghost Council of the Orzhov. The fate of Ravnica lies in their hands if only they can discover one crucial point; how do you kill those who are already dead? Learn more about this episode's sponsors at https://encounterparty.com/sponsors Follow the show and interact with …

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