Somerset’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is a Government-backed initiative designed to align training and education with the real needs of local employers. This is your chance to influence the skills agenda and secure the talent your business needs. 
Why should your business engage?
✔ Influence the skills agenda to reflect your industry priorities
✔ Ensure future training meets your operational and growth needs
✔ Tackle recruitment challenges and build a pipeline of skilled talent
✔ Position your business as a leader in shaping Somerset’s economic future
Three simple ways to contribute:
Advanced manufacturing and engineering (online) – Tues, January 20, 1pm
Health and social care (online) – Wednesday, January 21, 1pm
Digital and professional services (online) – Tuesday, January 27, 1pm
All sectors round table (at Somerset Chamber HQ, Taunton) – Wednesday, January 28, 9.30am – 11.30am
Transport and logistics (online) – Wednesday, January 28, 1pm
Creative industries (online) – Tuesday, February 3, 1pm
Visitor economy and hospitality (online) – Tuesday, February 10, 1pm
Construction and built environment (online) – Wednesday, February 11, 10am
Clean energy industries (online) – Wednesday, February 11, 1pm
All sectors round table (at Bridgwater College) – Wednesday, February 25, 9.30am – 11.30am
Agri-food and land stewardship (online) – Wednesday, February 25, 1pm
Your input will directly shape training provision and workforce development in Somerset. Every response counts. Together, we can build a stronger, more agile workforce—delivering long-term benefits for your business and our local economy.
Act now – survey closes March 31!
Thank you for helping shape Somerset’s future workforce.
Shelly
Join Somerset Chamber of Commerce to give your business a stronger voice both locally, regionally and nationally. Combined with local town chambers, we represent over 2,000 businesses across Somerset with a direct line to policy-makers at all levels.
