# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Support the launch of The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2.0About this EventThe South Midlands Local Skills Improvement PlanSkills gaps, Recruitment, Training and GrowthTo support the launch of The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2.0, alongside the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition on 24th September at the Mercure Hotel in Northampton we are hosting an event at 10:30 which will bring together key stakeholders from across our region.Businesses across the South Midlands are struggling to recruit and develop people with the skills they need to grow. Tackling this challenge requires employers, education providers, local authorities and support organisations to work together.This event will introduce the South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 and explore how the region can move from identifying skills gaps to delivering practical, coordinated action.Attendees will learn about the priorities within LSIP 2.0, what they mean for local employers and the support available to help businesses recruit new talent, develop their workforce and prepare for future skills needs.The session will also cover funded programmes and employment initiatives, including:T LevelsSkills BootcampsApprenticeshipsAccess to WorkConnect to WorkWorkWellSector-based Work Academy ProgrammesJobs Guarantee SchemeWhether you are facing recruitment challenges, investing in staff development or want to help shape the region’s future workforce, this event will provide useful information, practical support and valuable connections.Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ccaf3c10-b35e-11f1-acb2-b7b6568f5104-rimg-w1200-h190-dc486848-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/the-south-midlands-local-skills-improvement-plan-20/100001996239283434
- **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Mercure Northampton
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Northampton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mercure Northampton
- **lat**: 52.2384333
- **long**: -0.8998279
- **full address**: Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 being held?
  - **A:** The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am at Mercure Northampton, Silver Street, Northampton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0?
  - **A:** The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 is organized by Local Skills Improvement Plan - LSIP.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The South Midlands Local Skills Improvement Plan 2.0 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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