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Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Recommendations
The table below outlines the conclusions and recommendations which have been developed across all of the industry sectors and agreed upon by the RLSP board. Sector specific priorities have been identified for each individual sector and are detailed within their respective profiles. A number of potential key stakeholders have also been identified to aid in the implementation of the recommendations and next steps. Both the recommendations and next steps have been developed to encompass both the Swansea Bay City Region and the Growing Mid Wales geographies as the challenges identified affect both areas.
Conclusion
Recommendation
Next Steps
Key Stakeholders
Reference
Strategic Development
1. The industry cluster group structure provides valuable employer feedback and allows effective engagement between the RLSP and key employers
The RLSP will work with the established cluster groups, the group chairs and providers to develop activity around the priority areas identified by each individual sector.
• Identify a 1 year timetable for next steps of the cluster group process including meetings and consultations.
Industry Representatives, FE, HE and WBL Providers
Section 3 – Sector Profiles
2. A number of large infrastructure projects and key developments aligned to the economic areas of SBCR and GMW have been outlined which will have significant skills implications for the region.
The RLSP to lead on the skills agenda in both the SBCR and GMW region.
• Continue and strengthen engagement with Swansea Bay City Deal region and Growing Mid Wales partnership.
Industry Representatives Swansea Bay City Region, Growing Mid Wales Partnership, Individual Projects, FE, HE and WBL Providers
Section 4 – Aspirational Proj- ects and Key Developments
• Develop individual identified priorities with cluster groups and providers, including development of new provision where needs are identified.
• Monitorprogressagainstclustergroup priorities and develop agreed targets.
• Engage with project leads to clarify skills requirements and to identify opportunities for new provision development.
• Ensure the development of pathways into higher level skills to support the aspirations of learners.