A NEW strategy to improve skills, employment prospects and the local economy has been given the go ahead by Central Bedfordshire Council.
The All Age Skills Strategy has been developed by the council in partnership with local businesses, community organisations and individuals to enable them to work together to provide the required support and training to meet the needs of the local economy now and in the future.
The aim of the strategy is to support businesses to grow and thrive, get residents of all ages into work and training and to increase the supply of skilled people in Central Bedfordshire.
Councillor Ken Matthews said: “In an increasingly competitive world skills have a critical role to play. People of all ages need them to get work and to develop their careers.
“Businesses need a skilled workforce to enable them to grow and encourage competitiveness and innovation whilst supporting the local economy to compete on a local, national and international level.
“A skilled workforce and a growing economy also attract much needed inward investment.
“This strategy outlines how we will be working in partnership with local employers, education and training providers, and individuals to look at new ways of joint working to enable Central Bedfordshire to achieve its full potential.”
To view the strategy in full log onto: www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/learning/adult-learning/all-age-skills-strategy.aspx.