What works in driving greater employer engagement with the skills system? What lessons can be learnt from international best practice?
Background
The Industrial Strategy places skills at the heart of the UK’s growth ambitions. In an era of rapid technological change, the strength of the skills pipeline, from early education to digital literacy and leadership capability, will be pivotal. The government aims to enhance skills and increase access to talent. It is reforming the skills and employment support system to create a strong pipeline into the IS‑8 and future growth priorities, with opportunities for good jobs across the country. Building this future-ready workforce is essential for attracting globally mobile investment and enabling businesses to innovate and scale.
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Research fields
Related UKRI funded projects
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SkillsPulse
The study will address significant gaps in the understanding of skills deficiencies in Europe – i.e. the extent, causes, and implications of skills shortages and skills gaps. Skills shortages refer to where employers fac...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses skills shortages and gaps, providing a methodology for measuring and analyzing them.
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Skills2Capabilities
The Skills2Capability project is about understanding how skill systems across Europe can reduce the level of skills mismatch in their labour markets. It is recognised that future labour markets will be more mobile with m...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on reducing skills mismatch in labor markets and understanding skill demands in a changing environment.
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Skillsplanner
The research to be carried out focuses on providing academic knowledge in the area of skills and employment to the project as it develops to ensure a robust evidence base. It will also react to employer needs for researc...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Plymouth
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on providing academic knowledge in the area of skills and employment, addressing employer needs and enhancing skills pipeline, which aligns with the question on driving greater employer engagement with the skills system.