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Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan

Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is working with employers and education providers to help produce a skilled workforce better matched to the needs of business.

Local Skills Improvement Plans are being implemented across the UK as part of the Government’s Skills Accelerator programme.

The Devon & Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan is jointly delivered by Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce.

We published our initial LSIP report following months of engagement with hundreds of businesses who have helped us understand the key changes that are needed to make sure they have access to a skilled labour market equipped for the future of work.

The report was updated for 2024, highlighting the progress made in the 20 key points for action.

Read the updated 2024 report here.

We are continuing to engage with thousands of businesses across Devon and Somerset to understand the key changes which are needed to make sure they have access to a skilled labour market equipped for the future of work.

We are now in the process of implementing the priorities which were highlighted in the initial report and are asking for your feedback once more. One of our priorities is to make sure that our information is current and relevant. This involves asking you, South West employers, for your thoughts and input.

It takes just five minutes to have your say, so please click here to complete our phase two employer survey.

Full details about the LSIP can be found on the dedicated Devon & Somerset LSIP website.

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Somerset Chamber’s LSIP representative David Crew by emailing: lsip@somerset-chamber.co.uk

 

Somerset LSIP news

Yeovil College tackling skills shortages through bootcamps

College and council working together to connect businesses with tomorrow’s workforce

Biotech firm working with partners to boost STEM opportunities

College forges engineering partnership to support apprenticeships and placements

New Skills Bootcamps at Bridgwater & Taunton College

College opens new creative space to bridge digital skills gap

Leonardo UK honours apprentices at annual awards

Yeovil College and iAero collaborate to support aerospace sector

Businesses encouraged to boost their digital marketing and AI knowledge through Skills Bootcamps

Progress report shows significant strides forward in building the region’s future workforce

Chambers lead successful start to Local Skills Improvement Plans

Somerset skills plan identifies 20 priorities to deliver a workforce fit for the future

Costs and time barriers to training and upskilling