DWP Secretary of State appoints Skills Adviser
An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government's mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy
An expert adviser has been appointed to support the government’s mission to unlock opportunities and drive economic growth through adult skills policy.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has appointed Praful Nargund as a skills policy adviser. He will help the government maximise the impact of adult skills policy in England following its transfer to the Department for Work and Pensions.
The part-time unpaid appointment starts in January 2026 and will last for 6 months, with the option to extend.
Praful is the founder and director of the Good Growth Foundation, a think tank focused on inclusive economic policies. Previously, he sat on Labour’s Council of Skills Advisors, which worked to better prepare individuals for the workforce.
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