Help shape the skills your business needs

Join employers across Norfolk and Suffolk making skills work for business

LSIP puts your business at the heart of shaping skills provision. Your input directly influences training and education across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Six key benefits of being part of the LSIP

Shape what colleges and training providers offer to ensure it meets your actual business needs

Know what’s coming. Get early access to labour market intelligence and skills trend data

Influence curriculum development to ensure learners have the skills you need

Link up with other employers facing similar challenges and share solutions

Level up your workforce. Prepare for changes in technology, Net Zero, artificial intelligence, and emerging skills requirements

Source training programmes, funding opportunities, and talent pipelines

All business sizes matter

From sole traders to large corporates, every employer’s voice counts:

Micro Businesses (Under 10 employees)

Need accessible, flexible skills solutions? We help you articulate training needs and find practical support.
Small Businesses (10-49 employees)

Growing your team? Access cost-effective training solutions and connect with local business networks.
Medium Businesses (50-249 employees)

Ready for strategic workforce development? Perfect candidates for our Keystone Employer programme.
Large Corporates (250+ employees)

Want to influence sector-wide standards? Join as a Keystone Employer and shape the regional skills agenda.

Become a Keystone Employer

Our flagship programme for employers who want to lead skills development in their sector

Keystone benefits

Keystone Employers have direct influence over LSIP priorities and the training provision shaping your sector, with invitations to exclusive sector roundtables, networking events, and skills summits.

When you become a Keystone Employer you’ll be among the first to receive labour market data, skills reports, and sector insights, giving your business a genuine competitive edge when planning for future workforce needs.

You’ll also gain direct connections to colleges, universities, and training providers across the region, opening doors to collaborative relationships that can directly benefit your business.

Your organisation will be recognised as a leading employer committed to skills development, supported by a suite of branded materials, logos, and digital assets to promote your involvement and showcase your commitment to the regional skills agenda.

Interested in becoming a Keystone Employer?

Ways to Get Involved

Shape the Future Workforce: Complete our quick Employer Surveys to influence local training offers and ensure skills provision reflects your business needs.
Become a Sector Leader: Join the Keystone Employers network to help drive skills development in your industry and gain early access to exclusive labour‑market insights.
Have Your Voice Heard: Take part in sector roundtables, practical skills workshops, and high‑value networking events that put your priorities at the centre.
Get Tailored Support: Book a 1‑to‑1 meeting to explore your specific skills challenges and receive bespoke signposting to the right solutions.
Showcase Your Impact: Share your success story and become a featured case study demonstrating how investing in skills has strengthened your business.
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Join our LinkedIn page and sign up to our newsletter for the latest skills initiatives, funding opportunities, and sector news — straight to your inbox.

Ready to make your voice heard?

Understanding how LSIP works is just the beginning. Whether you’re an employer who wants to influence skills provision in your sector, or a training provider looking to align your courses with employer demand, we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the time commitment for being a Keystone Employer?

It’s minimal. You’ll be invited to quarterly sector roundtables (typically 2 hours each), occasional short surveys (5-10 minutes), and ad-hoc virtual meetings. Many Keystone Employers invest just 1-2 hours per quarter, though you can engage as much or as little as suits your business.

Does it cost anything to participate?

No. All LSIP activities, including the Keystone Employer programme, sector roundtables, and access to reports and insights, are completely free. This is funded by the Department for Education specifically to support businesses.

We’re struggling to recruit – can LSIP help?

While LSIP doesn’t directly recruit for businesses, through our networks we can signpost you to relevant recruitment resources, help you access funding for up-skilling existing staff, and influence curriculum development to ensure future graduates have the skills you need. We can also signpost you to relevant talent pipelines and apprenticeship opportunities.

Our sector isn’t listed on the industries and sectors you have listed on the website, can we still engage?

Absolutely. The sectors guide our focus, but we welcome engagement from employers across all sectors. Your insights help us understand the full breadth of skills needs across Norfolk and Suffolk.

What’s the difference between LSIP and the Chambers of Commerce?

While LSIP is delivered by Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers, it’s a separate initiative with different objectives. You don’t need to be a Chamber member to engage with LSIP. LSIP focuses specifically on connecting employer skills needs with training provision, while Chambers offer broader business support and membership benefits.

Can we influence training even if we’re a small business?

Yes. LSIP is designed to give all businesses a voice, regardless of size. In fact, we actively seek input from micro and small businesses because your needs are often different from larger corporates, and training provision needs to reflect that diversity.