Bringing together businesses and academia
Working in partnership with a range of educational institutions, our Skills Hub helps businesses find, nurture and retain the right talent.
Skills Hub
The Skills Hub is a strategic partnership bringing together the expertise of Kent Universities, colleges and industry and tapping into their collective knowledge to ensure a talent pipeline which addresses skill shortages.
The collaborative initiative supports both large and small businesses at Discovery Park with upskilling their current workforce to facilitating the discovery of new talent to propel business growth. The Skills Hub also assists companies in navigating the range of qualification from work placements to T-Levels, fostering knowledge transfers and making industry-academia connections.
One stop shop to help businesses collaborate with local HR and FE providers for early-stage innovators
Skills Steering Group to highlight and address skills shortages
Support with finding the right talent for your business
Faciliating work placements and apprenticeships within our community
Our partners
Canterbury Christ Church University proudly sits at number 1 in the UK for graduates in employment and is in the top 20% of universities for working with the public and third sectors.
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University proudly sits at number 1 in the UK for graduates in employment and is in the top 20% of universities for working with the public and third sectors.
Ranked in the top 25% of high education institutions worldwide, Kent is a global university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities and award-winning student support.
University of Kent
Ranked in the top 25% of high education institutions worldwide, Kent is a global university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities and award-winning student support.
The EKC Group are a family of six community-based colleges across East Kent, whose mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of our local communities.
EKC Group
The EKC Group are a family of six community-based colleges across East Kent, whose mission is to play a leading role for East Kent in developing the economic and social prosperity of our local communities.
Pfizer are a global organisation, applying science to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. Their portfolio includes medicines and vaccines as well as many of the world's best-known consumer health care products.
Pfizer
Pfizer are a global organisation, applying science to bring therapies to people that extend and significantly improve their lives. Their portfolio includes medicines and vaccines as well as many of the world's best-known consumer health care products.
The STEM Hub coordinates the South East of England STEM Ambassador Hub to help inspire young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
The Stem Hub
The STEM Hub coordinates the South East of England STEM Ambassador Hub to help inspire young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Case Study
Meet Kelsey Cairns, a biochemistry student who transformed a simple email into an incredible journey at Discovery Park-based company, Inhalytic. From a 3-week work placement to a part-time role that perfectly synced with her studies, Kelsey’s serves to showcase the suitability of Discovery Park to attract talented graduates.
“We are delighted to be part of this unique partnership that aims to break down the barriers to accessing skills development. The Skills Hub will make it easier for Industry to access our student and graduate talent and connect with our academic expertise, providing a platform to inspire and support a new generation of skills and initiatives.”
