Skills Partnership Unveils Update to their Employment and Skills Plan

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The Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) has unveiled its update to the Employment and Skills Plan 2022-2025.

It addresses the region’s evolving employment and skills needs, reflecting sector growth and economic demands.

The updated plan incorporates new labour market intelligence and qualitative data, providing accurate growth forecasts for Powys and Ceredigion. The RSP collaborated with business-led cluster groups to gather industry-specific insights, ensuring the plan meets the Mid Wales economy’s current and future demands.

The updated plan highlights key growth areas up to 2028, including a 6% increase in the construction and advanced manufacturing sectors, a 9% rise in food and drink production, and a 4% growth in the digital sector. It also emphasises the importance of skills linked to Net Zero and energy, highlighting emerging workforce requirements.

Councillor James Gibson-Watt, Leader of Powys County Council, and Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of Ceredigion County Council, Co-Chairs of the RSP Board said:

“We are pleased with the positive steps the region has made in growth. By collaborating with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers, the RSP is helping to ensure that the right skills are available at the right time to meet the demands of our Mid Wales employers.”

Emma Thomas, Chair of the Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership, said:

“The Employment and Skills Plan Update 2024 is a testament to our ongoing efforts to support the region’s economic development.

The Mid Wales RSP encourages stakeholders, businesses, and the community to explore the comprehensive Employment and Skills Plan on the Growing Mid Wales site: www.growingmidwales.co.uk/midwalesskillspartnership

The RSP is part of the Growing Mid Wales team, and works across the counties of Ceredigion and Powys, ensuring the development and delivery of the vision for Growing Mid Wales. This includes working to drive investment in skills by developing responses based upon local and regional need.

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