Led by the Liverpool City Region's Chambers of Commerce, the LSIP programme is helping employers influence future skills provision, workforce development and training priorities. With more than 51,000 employers reached and over 600 detailed employer interviews completed, the initiative is placing business needs at the heart of the regional skills system.
The Industry Skills Partnerships bring together employers, training providers and key stakeholders to discuss workforce challenges, validate LSIP findings and develop practical solutions for the future of each sector.
Why Get Involved?The ISP meetings provide employers with a valuable opportunity to:
Creative Industries ISP
Date: Thursday 3 September 2026
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am (followed by an optional tour)
Venue: Adlib Liverpool, Kitling Road, Knowsley, L34 9JS
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-industries-industry-skills-partnership-employer-meeting-tickets-1995670432987
Professional & Business Services ISP
Date: Thursday 3 September 2026
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Old Hall, Cotton Exchange, Bixteth Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ
Hosted by: Morecrofts
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professional-business-services-industry-skills-partnership-tickets-1995682840097
Visitor Economy ISP
Date: Wednesday 9 September 2026
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Old Hall, Cotton Exchange, Bixteth Street, Liverpool, L3 9LQ
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visitor-economy-industry-skills-partnership-employer-meeting-tickets-1995683142000
Construction ISP
Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Fusion21, Kings Business Park, 2 Puma Court, Prescot, Liverpool, L34 1PJ
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/construction-industry-skills-partnership-employer-meeting-tickets-1995678681659
Health, Life Sciences and Care ISP
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: Central Tech, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, L3 5LJ
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/health-life-science-and-care-industry-skills-partnership-tickets-1995681324564
Advanced Manufacturing ISP
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: Central Tech, 31 Russell Street, Liverpool, L3 5LJ
Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advanced-manufacturing-industry-skills-partnership-employer-meeting-tickets-1995682055751
The Local Skills Improvement Plan identifies several key challenges facing employers, including recruitment and retention, leadership and management development, digital and AI skills, green skills, workforce development and work readiness.
By participating in the Industry Skills Partnerships, businesses can help ensure that future training provision reflects genuine employer demand while supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of meeting future economic challenges.
Employers interested in attending any of the Industry Skills Partnership meetings can register their interest through the Liverpool City Region LSIP programme via Halton Chamber of Commerce.
Together, businesses can help shape the skills system, strengthen local talent pipelines and build a stronger economy for Halton and the wider Liverpool City Region.
14th August 2026
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