The Inspire Podcast is back for Season 2 and Special Guest Presenter Abdul Mozzamdar has travelled to Birmingham to meet with West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Director of Productivity & Skills, Julie Nugent.

Julie discusses with Abdul what the WMCA is doing to fill skills gaps in the West Midlands, the advice the WMCA is giving to those debating taking up an apprenticeship and how those in the construction industry can utilise the apprentice levy.

Useful links:• For more information about how the WMCA is helping people upskill to get better career prospects: www.wmca.org.uk • For more information about a career in construction: www.goconstruct.org • For more information about career, learning and training choices: www.nationalcareers.service.gov.uk • For more information about apprenticeships: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk