The views of employers in Bath and across the West of England are being sought on recruitment experiences, skills gaps and more to influence the area’s future skills strategy.
The West of England Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Annual Employer Skills Survey, is aligned to its vision to develop a local workforce with the skills to meet the current and future needs of the local economy. 
The LEP is committed to understanding and tackling skills gaps, talent shortages and other skills priorities. With the spotlight on education and training at all levels, the information provided by employers will be invaluable in informing the future local skills landscape, meeting the needs of businesses and sectors as well as helping provide relevant, sustainable training opportunities for local people.
Last year, more than 640 local businesses of all shapes and sizes contributed to this important research, leading directly to the publication of a suite of Local Sector Skills Statements which are helping partners improve the quality of careers advice, increase the take-up of apprenticeships and deliver ever more relevant and accessible education and training to meet the needs of our dynamic business community.
West of England LEP director of skills Adam Powell said: “By bringing business and education closer together through this research, a greater shared understanding of local needs and demands will not only benefit employers, but individuals and the local economy as a whole. We simply can’t do this without the contributions of local businesses – their input and insights are invaluable and we’d very much like to hear their views.”
Click here to complete the survey.
