Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 29
29
Create specific SME engagement metrics and regional skills shortage forecasts for Skills England's business plan.
Conclusion
Skills England’s business plan should contain specific metrics for engaging SMEs. Skills England should create a clear analysis and forecast for every region of the skills shortages blighting SMEs, broken down by industry and local area. There should be a clear commissioning plan to fill these gaps. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115)