Are you ready to ‘Skill the Gap’?

Skills are at the heart of Glasgow’s regional economic strategy. A highly skilled workforce is critical to the region’s economic success. However, the region currently has significant skills gaps and skills shortages, and high levels of skills under-utilisation. In 2020, there was estimated to be a skills shortage in nearly 62% of businesses in Scotland, and 59% of Scottish businesses said they struggled due to the skills shortage. 

Skill shortages are still proving to be a challenge across all industries as Scottish businesses continue to struggle to fill job positions. Furthermore, Covid-19 exacerbated a pre-existing skills gap in the ever-evolving jobs market.

With a focus on practical solutions, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Skill the Gap event will equip delegates with information that they can apply directly to their business.

Date and time

Friday 17 March 2023 09:00-13:00
Location - City of Glasgow College - Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street Glasgow G5 9XB 

What will you gain from attending the event?

• Information on how to keep up to date with the ever-changing nature of skills
• Case studies from businesses that have applied innovative solutions to overcome digital skills challenges
• Youth employment strategies to attract and retain talent and increase diversity in the workplace
• Skills and qualifications explained – how young people can be the answer to the future of business success
• Skilling and Upskilling Q&A Workshops led by experts which will inform delegates of the opportunities to collaborate with colleges and the funding available
• A chance to explore the critical need for green skills and digital skills with our industry experts/partners - The Verdancy Group and ScotlandIS
• Discover untapped markets which could help your business succeed

Learn more and book your place here