Skills Barometer

Focussing on high growth industry sectors in the digital, construction, energy, smart manufacturing and health and well-being sectors, the programme will deliver 2,200 additional skills and development opportunities, 14,000 
higher skilled individuals and 3,000 new apprenticeships - which will support businesses by allowing them to grow and future proof though developing a talented regional workforce.

 
Working alongside partners from the private sector, higher and further education, schools and the third sector, the programme team are periodically identifying gaps in current provision and establishing the changes needed to develop new courses and frameworks to meet these skills gaps. Pilot projects are being developed and deployed which align to the needs of industry and the SBCD themes.