Welcome to the City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development (CSD) We aim to influence and improve skills policy and practice worldwide through an evidence-based approach.
Our new report presents evidence that participation in community food-growing and urban agriculture can develop employability in hard-to-reach groups. Find out more
This research project examines explores young people's perceptions vocational education and the choices available to them Find out more.
Step Forward is a project run by City and Islington College to re-integrate young people not in education, employment or training (NEETS) back into the education system.
In 2011, Antonia Sheppard became CSD’s first ever apprentice, after deciding university wasn’t right for her. She has since successfully completed an advanced apprenticeship in Business & Administration. Her article is a personal reflection of her experience on the challenges and rewards of moving from academic to work-based learning.
Good careers guidance is vital for young people to make informed choices about their futures. Our new report finds that both young people and their parents think that there is not enough information available about vocational education options, and how they link with career paths.
