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Computational Foundry
The £31M Computational Foundry based at Swansea University’s Bay Campus will transform Swansea and the region as a global destination for computational scientists.
IBERS
Research & teaching centre at Aberystwyth University in response to challenges in food security, bio-energy and sustainability.
Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Harnessing indigenous, low carbon electricity supply that is both affordable and sustainable long-term.
Swansea Bay City Deal
Addressing the integrated universal themes and challenges of energy, health and well-being and economic acceleration through digital networks.
Yr Egin
The relocation of S4C from Cardiff to Carmarthen.
The development of these projects will offer a challenge for workforce development alongside other major infrastructure developments across Wales. These will require very similar skills including the rail electrification from London to Swansea; the M4 Improvement around Newport; the Cardiff Metro; the Circuit of Wales; Wylfa B and Hinkley Point.
Across these projects we expect growth and demand for investment in:
• Engineering and innovative manufacturing
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Low carbon and environmental industries
• Creative and digital
• Financial and business services
The role of businesses in setting the pace will be critical for the success of the region. This will be achieved through their investment in future skills, offering work placements and real-world exposure to young people to inspire and engage them in developing future technologies, products and services. For this to be achieved, we need to harness the passion and commitment of leaders, teachers and advisers. Their work with young people, the unemployed and those currently in work, should inspire and stretch the capabilities and aspirations of their students/employees.
This plan aims to set out how we will create an effective infrastructure to support the development of skills in the region that will lead to high levels of employment, a skilled workforce and prosperity in the region. This is a working document that will have an additional iteration during the Autumn which will focus on the additional skills requirements of some of the key projects including the City Deal and Tidal Lagoon as they progress through the approval stages. The plan update will also reflect any other major changes in the Growing Mid Wales and Haven Waterway Enterprise Board regions.
We welcome your feedback and comment on this document as we work to influence the skills development necessary to meet our challenging ambition for the region.
Barry Liles
Chairman Regional Learning and Skills Partnership
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Foreword