In this episode of the Culture, EVP & Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Chris Claydon, Chief Executive of JTL, one of the UK’s leading independent apprenticeship providers for electricians and plumbers.Chris shares his fascinating journey, from 33 years in the British Army to leading in the civilian education and skills sector. We talk leadership, values, the future of skills and why investing in vocational training isn’t just a budget line, it’s nation-building.What we cover:- Chris’s transition from the military to skills education- Why apprenticeships are essential to the UK’s infrastructure and green energy goals- How JTL creates a high-performing, values-led culture- The real challenges facing the skills sector—funding cuts, regulation overload & talent shortages- Why one-size-fits-all policy doesn’t work in vocational training- The case for seeing education as *investment*, not *cost*💬 Plus:Chris opens up about his leadership philosophy, what makes JTL special, and how culture is built not through slogans, but through everyday actions, visibility and trust.If you’re interested in leadership, culture-building, education reform, or the future of work, this one’s for you.👇 Like, comment and subscribe for more insights from the people shaping the future of work.dovetailslate.co.uk#Leadership #Apprenticeships #WorkplaceCulture #EVP #SkillsTraining #VocationalEducation #ChrisClaydon #JTL #EducationInvestment