Capital City College Group and partners celebrate success and extension of funding for Mayor’s Skills Academies

In a vibrant showcase of talent and collaborative success, last night Capital City College Group (CCCG) and key partners including Central District Alliance, Film London and the Greater London Authority (GLA) celebrated the outstanding contributions and achievements of the Creative, Digital, Hospitality and Green Hubs, part of the Mayor’s Skills Academies.

The celebratory dinner took place at the Vincent Rooms in Westminster.

Over the past two years, through the Mayor’s Skills Academies, CCCG has trained over 7,000 Londoners via short courses to aid individuals seeking a career change in these vital industries. CCCG has collaborated with over 500 employers and placed more than 1,200 learners into Good Work jobs in key industries.

During the celebrations, attendees heard industry insights from partners Ayo Akande of the GLA, Debbie Akehurst of Central District Alliance, and Babak Jani of Film London, highlighting the collective commitment to enhancing London’s workforce.

The evening also marked the public announcement that these skills hubs will be continuing into 2025 with funding provided by the GLA.

Israa, 19, who did a free short course in digital and social media marketing, is now doing a digital marketing apprenticeship at Islington Council. Israa said: “When starting the course, I felt excited and a little nervous. I was grateful enough to have such a wonderful and engaging teacher, her style of teaching adapted to each of our needs as students. I found it quite interesting and helpful, I found my joy in learning again.”

Angela Joyce, CCCG CEO said: “These Mayor’s Academies have made a huge difference to thousands of Londoners, and we are delighted that they will be continuing in the future. The specialisms of the Academies – creative, digital, green and hospitality – align well with the expertise of our colleges and we have been delighted to offer short courses in all of these areas funded by the Greater London Authority. We are pleased to be supporting businesses in London with the skilled workers that they need”.

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