Bridging Education and Industry
From Silverstone Technology Cluster's "Ask the Expert" by Jeannie
November 19, 2025 · 26 min · Season 2 · Episode 4
About this episode
In this episode, Jeannie speaks with Jason Lancaster about the collaboration between Further Education providers and employers to build a skilled workforce.
Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape. In this episode, our host Jeannie speaks with Jason Lancaster, Principal of Northampton College , about how Further Education providers and employers can work together to build the skilled workforce of tomorrow.Jason shares how FE-employer partnerships are tailored to meet business needs, what makes them succeed, and the opportunities available for employers. We also discuss the challenge of inspiring young people — and how your approach can make all the difference.Tune in for practical insights on connecting education with industry to shape a stronger future.Meet our Expert:Jason studied electronic engineering before starting his career as a part time teacher at Newcastle-under-Lyme College (now Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group).He spent ten years at the College, moving into management including introducing new provision in construction and telecommunications and having responsibility for a…
People in this episode
Host: Jeannie
Guest: Jason Lancaster
Topics covered
- education
- industry collaboration
- workforce development
Keywords
- Further Education
- employer partnerships
- young people inspiration
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Northampton College
Books & works: Ask The Expert
Places: UK
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