Unlocking Kent & Medway’s Potential: A Skills-Driven Future

The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is a strategic initiative designed to address skill gaps and drive economic growth in Kent & Medway.

Led by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, funded by UK Government and supported by the Department for Education, the Kent and Medway LSIP empowers regional employers to actively influence the skills development of their current and future workforce.

Developed through extensive collaboration with employers, education providers, and stakeholders, the Kent & Medway LSIP provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the region’s unique skills challenges. By identifying critical gaps and setting clear priorities, the LSIP is paving the way for a more skilled and competitive workforce.

View the 2023 Kent & Medway LSIP, the 2024 Progress Report and the recently published 2025 Progress Report here

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SKILLS 26 - Our Annual Cross-Sector Skills Summit

The Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) hosted and organised Skills 26, bringing together employers, educators, policy leaders and training providers from across Kent & Medway. Held on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at the Mercure Great Danes Hotel, Maidstone, the event showcased the power of regional collaboration in placing skills, productivity and workforce development at the heart of economic growth.

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