Skills Evidence Review

Skills Evidence Review This evidence review summarises skills policy across the UK, focusing on devolution, local skills ecosystems, and the role of higher and further education in supporting skills development. It draws key learnings from several place-based interventions related to skills, highlighting effective strategies for addressing local and regional skills challenges, such as skills shortages […]

Assets – Skills

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British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) BCC is the national representative body of 53 chambers of commerce across the UK. The chambers represent 50,000 businesses in the UK. The Chamber of Commerce Network exists to support and connect companies, bringing together firms to build new relationships, share best practice and foster new opportunities. Areas of work The […]

Skills

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The UK is navigating rapid technological changes and economic shifts. A strong skills ecosystem is essential to drive sustainable growth and enhance social inclusion. This theme examines the complex challenges and opportunities in skills development in the UK across different scales – from the local to the national level. It highlights the key roles of local employment and skills transitions, economic needs, and lifelong learning in building a workforce ready for future challenges and innovations.