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The Kent & Medway Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2023 provides a roadmap to support the region in addressing skills needs and shortages and will enable further collaborative working and joint initiatives. It builds on the trailblazer LSIP published in 2022 and the work of the Kent & Medway Employment Taskforce and other regional skills analysis.
The Kent & Medway Progress Report, published in September 2024, highlights the significant achievements and initiatives undertaken since the LSIP’s inception, demonstrating the importance of the employer engagement in the skills agenda. Kent & Medway has been one of the most successful regions in securing over £8M of infrastructure investment to support education and training programmes aligned with the specific skills requirements of local businesses.
Key areas of focus highlighted in the 2024 report include:
Addressing skills shortages: The LSIP has made substantial progress in identifying and addressing critical skill gaps across key sectors such as Construction, Manufacturing, Health and Social Care, Food and Food production, and Education.
Prioritising future development: The report outlines the LSIP’s future priorities, including further enhancing the capabilities of the regional workforce through targeted training and upskilling initiatives.
Collaborative approach: Developed with employers in partnership with education providers, and stakeholders, the LSIP has played a vital role in identifying and addressing skill gaps across sectors and themes, including digital skills, decarbonisation, and SME engagement.
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