We will give people the abilities they need to drive regional growth.
As a region we face the challenge of low productivity and a shortage of skills both at the lower and higher ends of the skills spectrum.
The Productivity & Skills Commission analysed information and identified areas where we need a greater understanding. We then assessed what works well or could be done differently.
The Regional Skills Plan is a roadmap for equipping local people with the skills they need to support our economic growth.
The plan will bring together training providers, business and local government to co-ordinate and match skills to new jobs with a focus on construction, automotive, digital, and business and professional services.
Our skills deal with government will boost regional digital and technical skills, job opportunities and productivity so more young people and adults get into work whilst upskilling and retraining local people of all ages.
The government will co-fund the deal alongside employer funding. We will invest £20million.
