The GM Skills Awards are proud to announce Bud as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated 2025 event. Celebrating Excellence in the Further Education and Skills Sector in Greater Manchester ,this exciting partnership with Bud highlights the growing importance of learning technologies and digital innovation in shaping the future of skills.

Taking place on the 3rd July 2025 at The Manchester Monastery, the GM Skills Awards will bring together industry leaders, educators, employers, learners and apprentices to celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to the FE and Skills Sector. The awards highlight the individuals, employers, and providers that have made a significant impact in closing skills gaps and boosting the local economy.

Julie Lappin, Executive Director at GMLPN said:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Bud as our headline sponsor for the GM Skills Awards 2025. Their cutting-edge approach to training and learner management aligns perfectly with our mission to celebrate excellence and innovation in the Further Education and Skills system across Greater Manchester,”

Bud’s involvement as headline sponsor demonstrates its commitment to supporting skills development and empowering learning institutions to deliver quality, measurable results. As a powerful, all-in-one digital platform designed for training providers, Bud is revolutionising the delivery of apprenticeships, skills training, and learner management by combining enrolment, learning, and reporting into a single streamlined system.

Rhian Old, Chief Commercial Officer at Bud commented:

“We’re delighted to support the GM Skills Awards, celebrating the incredible talent and achievements across Greater Manchester.  At Bud we’re passionate about empowering our partners to deliver outstanding training outcomes, so supporting GMLPN is particularly important to us given their brilliant work in championing high quality training and education for all which has been pivotal in transforming the skills landscape in the region.”

For more information about the GM Skills Awards 2025, please visit www.gm-skillsawards.co.uk or e-mail: hello@gm-skillsawards.co.uk.

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