Skills for Jobs: The National Strategic Skills Audit for Wales 2011 – Volume 1: Key Findings
This publication, produced in conjunction with the Welsh Government, provides a concise overview of the first National Strategic Skills Audit for Wales. Knowledge of current and future skill needs can be powerful tool in developing the skills base in Wales. Empowered by this knowledge, individuals, employers, education and training providers and policymakers are better informed to make decisions to help meet the immediate and longer-term needs of a fast changing economy. This Audit represents an initial stage in developing outstanding labour market intelligence for Wales.
Skills for Jobs: The National Strategic Skills Audit for Wales 2011 – Volume 1 Key Findings (PDF, 188 Kb)
Published June 2011
The National Strategic Skills Audit Key Findings report begins by focusing on the extent to which Wales’ current skills needs are being met, using a framework for assessing ‘mismatch’ between the skills needed and the skills available. The Audit then assesses the likely future skills needs which will arise from the evolution of the economy and labour market by examining "drivers of change" and focusing on key sectors and occupations. It concludes by setting out key skills priorities for Wales using a risk-based assessment.
Volume 2 of the Audit provides the detailed evidence on which the key findings are based.
