Dr Michele Lawty-Jones
Director of the Lancashire Skills Hub
Michele took up the role of Director of the Lancashire Skills Hub in August 2015, and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Strategic Framework, reporting to the Lancashire LEP Skills and Employment Board.
Previously she was Head of Enterprise and Innovation at the University of Cumbria and Head of Skills and Education at the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), leading on two themes of the Regional Economic Strategy. She was also previously Partnerships Director at Connexions Lancashire.
A Chartered Psychologist, Michele is passionate about people and social mobility, and the contribution that skilled, engaged and productive people can make to economic regeneration and business growth.
Latest Updates and Events
Silverdale pupils step into world of work at pioneering pop up shop
An innovative school pop up shop has been developed as part of a groundbreaking Lancashire work experience scheme. The ‘Northern World of Work’ programme sees pupils and teachers...
Skills Bootcamps in Lancashire supporting local businesses
It was an epiphany – we thought, why haven’t we done this before?” Those are the words of a woman helped by the Lancashire Skills Bootcamp while retraining...
Lancashire businesses hailed for upskilling and hiring local people
A host of Lancashire businesses have stepped into the spotlight at the glittering Lancashire Skills Pledge event. Businesses from sectors ranging from recycling to construction, and from navigation...