Issue - meetings

(Report of Chief Executive)

The report provided feedback on the findings of the Skills Panel held in November 2016.  A series of actions intended to contribute towards improving skills attainment and careers guidance were also set out.

In addition, proposals for new initiatives were outlined and included the establishment of an Enterprise Adviser Network, taster days and Make It Work and Speed Networking events.

Following consideration by the Economic Regeneration Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration resolved that:

(1)     the feedback from the Skills Panel be noted; and

(2)     the proposed next steps and initiatives set out in paragraphs 1.3.1 – 1.3.7 of the report, and summarised above, be supported and endorsed.

Decision Notice D170018MEM

The report provided feedback on the findings of the Skills Panel held in November 2016.  A series of actions intended to contribute towards improving skills attainment and careers guidance were also set out.

In addition, proposals for new initiatives were outlined and included the establishment of an Enterprise Adviser Network, taster days and Make It Work and Speed Networking events.

Members recognised the value in encouraging young people to learn and gain skills in order to increase their potential and opportunity in gaining employment and being ready for work. 

RECOMMENDED: That

(1)     the feedback from the Skills Panel be noted; and

(2)     the proposed next steps and initiatives set out in paragraphs 1.3.1 – 1.3.7 of the report, and summarised above, be supported and endorsed.