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Key Stakeholders
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Opportunities and Provision
13. Providers and employers expressed concerns that the data (relating to the curriculum offer) provided for analysis was not appropriate to conduct a comprehensive analysis.
Data for analysis needs to be expanded to improve confidence for all parties involved and the understanding of provision for employers.
• Data needs to be provided at an individual learner level per enrolment year to simplify the analysis.
FE, HE and WBL Providers, WG, Industry Representatives
Section 5 – Learner and Provider Consultation Analysis
Particular reference was made to the aggregated nature of the data and the lack of information provided for HE, school level provision, A-level provision and adult learning.
• Engagement with industry representatives is required to improve understanding of outcomes data for use in the employment and skills plan process.
14. Evidence indicates that there are gender disparities with regard to employment in sectors aligned to STEM. Furthermore, the same evidence shows that levels of employment within those sectors generally is decreasing.
Increase promotion of STEM related subjects and careers to learners across all age groups, aligning to the WG priority of increasing levels of engagement in STEM related employment and learning.
• Work with industry to develop STEM engagement resources.
Industry Representatives, Schools, FE, HE and WBL Providers, Careers Wales, DWP
Section 2 – Policy Context
• Where possible data should be provided earlier to allow for opportunities for consultation with providers and industry.
• Engage with schools and Careers Wales to enhance current STEM engagement activities.
• Monitor the take up of STEM related subjects by gender and the employment proportions of key sectors.