Supporting West Midlands residents, employers and workers
These are challenging and difficult times, but as we become accustomed to new ways of working and living, we aim to provide you with updated guidance and tips to help you, your colleagues and communities to thrive.
We will give people the abilities they need to drive regional growth. Read stories from the people already benefiting from the programmes put in place to help bridge the skills gap and reduce unemployment in the West Midlands.
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Our team are hosting a number of virtual careers events for residents of all ages. The events feature local employers who discuss employment opportunities and the benefits of working within different sectors.
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.
