Supply and Demand

We need to make sure that people’s skills are those needed by employers, and that employers have a good understanding of what they need.

This includes a focus on measuring skill acquisition and retention to better understand how well we are doing, and labour market information to ensure we make informed decisions.

Action 5: Develop skills plans for priority industries and regional needs. Industry-specific plans are vital to taking a long-term approach to the skills needs of industries, and allow relevant partners to work along side them to ensure their skills needs are met.

Action 6: Improve access to careers and labour market information and advice for adults in the workforce

Action 7: Undertake a targeted review of the qualifications system, focusing on diploma and certificate levels

Action 8: Develop easily accessible information about skills that meets the needs of individuals, employers, industries and regions