More collective action by employers through stronger sectors and local networks
Strong employer commitment and leadership is vital if there is to be collective action by employers to tackle the big skills challenges in their sectors and localities and deliver the skills solutions required for economic growth. The Commission will work with networks of ambitious employers to create the conditions needed for them to invest more in skills by encouraging the development of sustainable employer-owned infrastructure to deliver skills solutions which drive jobs and growth.
Our Commissioner team leading this outcome:
Valerie Todd, Director of Talent and Resources , Crossrail Ltd
Sean Taggart, Owner & Chief Executive, The Albatross Group
Lord Victor Adebowale, Chief Executive, Turning Point
Grahame Smith, General Secretary, Scottish Trade Union Congress
Professor John Coyne, Vice Chancellor, University of Derby
Dr Bill McGinnis CBE, Northern Ireland Adviser on Employment and Skills
Our key deliverables in 2012/13:
- We have a clear understanding about where there are gaps in employer-led infrastructure in sectors (by Q2) and localities where there is strong potential for growth
- The Commission has actively supported the development of innovative investment proposals to address these gaps and has invested in at least a total of 35 employer networks of all sizes, working through sector networks, supply chains and local networks by Q4
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Growth and Innovation Fund investment spend on high quality proposals in 2012-13 has increased by £28m by Q4, and is achieving cash and in-kind leverage of at least 40%
- There is evidence that the investment portfolio is being actively managed, with funding being redirected from low to high performing investments by Q3
- 40% of the Employer Investment Fund phase 1 investments have yielded sustainable results by end of Q4
- More employers are working with Investors in People, as a business improvement tool, leading to greater take-up of sector skills solutions at an individual company level
- Employers and networks are testing and sharpening the relevance of National Occupational Standards as part of their collective skills and employment solutions (including Apprenticeships)
