Supporting organisations to build, develop and retain skilled workforces

We’re a trusted partner to employers, industry bodies, skills organisations, donor funders, NGOs, investment banks and governments, with over 50 years’ experience in skills development and technical vocational education and training.

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What we can help you with

Workforce insights

Our deep insights into the current and future skills needs are fostered out of the strong relationships we hold with industry to give us real-time intelligence into the workforce disruptions and challenges, innovative approaches and practical solutions industry needs.

Enabling collaboration

We bring together industry, associations, national stakeholders and governments with a passion for skills development to work collaboratively to identify the skills priorities for the sector and create industry-endorsed strategies that develop skilled and valued workforces. The connections we forge between employers and education help align skills to businesses' needs, ensuring an excellent source of future talent.

Skills standards development

We are at the forefront of developing apprenticeship, professional and occupational standards,working with employers to define the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for today’s workforce. Uniquely, we also support industry in maintaining the ongoing quality of standardsand apprenticeships through robust quality assurance models.

Expert consultancy

Our team of expert international consultants support countries with a true thirst for professional development, who are passionate about helping young people, challenging social and gender exclusion, addressing the barriers to work and supporting continuous professional development of the existing workforce. We specialise in developing Technical & Vocational Education Training(TVET) strategies, helping to set out the strategic direction of skills development at an industry, local, regional or national level.

Practical, responsive solutions

As the industry expert in skills, we offer a wide range of support and sustainable, practical solutions that are developed in collaboration with employers to help businesses maximise the potential of their workforce. Our products and services, such as our WorldHost programme,career pathway tool and suite of training and assessment services are trusted by organisations globally to deliver results through an innovative, human and transformative approach.

Latest news

People 1st International highly commended in Department for Business and Trade export award

People 1st International has been recognised as a highly commended business in a prestigious Department for Business and Trade award, recognising the not-for-profit’s trading performance overseas.

A trusted partner to employers, development banks, government agencies, NGOs and education providers around the world, People 1st International was honoured as part of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards which celebrates exporting excellence among UK SMEs.

23/04/2024

Elevating standards in vocational training: Latest UK colleges to attain People 1st International hospitality accreditation

To shine a light on the quality of the training provided in colleges across the UK, our industry-led accreditation scheme for hospitality recognises colleges that are working well with employers – allowing them to influence the curriculum so it meets industry needs and develops partnerships that benefit learners. At the latest accreditation employer panel meeting, industry members evaluated and approved accreditations for the following colleges.

11/04/2024

Key takeaways: How can we get tech training right?

Last week the D Group hosted an enlightening event focused on the topic of "How can we get tech training right?" as part of their ongoing efforts to bring together industry leaders and experts to discuss important issues. Sir Charlie Mayfield, Chairman of QA Ltd, delivered an inspiring led keynote speech that shed a light on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the optimisation of tech training.

Jane Rexworthy

03/04/2024

Unlocking success: Key lessons from the workshop on flourishing as a leader in the international development sector

As a female leader in the international development sector, I had the opportunity to participate in a workshop led by British Expertise International and facilitated by Annika Burke, an esteemed executive coach and economist serving as a senior manager at Adam Smith International. The session, tailored specifically for female leaders and emerging leaders in the international development sector, delved into the theme of "Flourishing as a leader in international development: Building a meaningful and energising career."

Jane Rexworthy

20/03/2024