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Barriers to Training
The barriers to training experienced by companies within the sector include a lack of appropriate provision locally and the lack of funding available to adult part time learners. This is a significant barrier for individuals looking to up-skill or change their profession.
Furthermore, one respondent stated that accessing funding for specific training is problematic with the delivery method for this training adversely effecting productivity.
Skills Gaps
Leadership & Management
Emotional Intelligence
Customer Service
IT & Digital
Skills Gaps
Commercialisation/ Business awareness
Soft skills
Workplace experience
Support Required to Grow and Develop
Businesses stated that they require support with the following areas;
Recruitment Collaboration Perception Funding
Training Talent
Identified priorities
• Future proofing with businesses doing effective workforce planning supported by long term plans in education to support their ability to recruit new employees with the right skills and knowledge and flexible learning to help them develop their existing people.
• Dialogue needed with the training providers to ensure the content of the courses are meeting the industry demands including an element of work based learning so people are more work ready.
• Leadership and commercial awareness training to supplement the professional qualifications.
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Sector Profiles