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Act now to ensure your views are captured in our Local Skill Improvement Plan (LSIP)
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce have been working to deliver the region’s Local Skills Improvement Plan – funded by the Department for Education (DfE). Findings from this work will soon be set out in a report, which will be submitted to the DfE by the end of May 2023 for approval. But as we near the end of this first stage of the project, we are bringing you an update on what has happened so far.
Engaging the region
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Throughout 2023, the Chambers Project Team have been working with colleagues at PwC and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to:
• Spread the word about the LSIP at events across the region, from football matches and informal networking events – to skills conferences and careers fairs.
• We have been talking to employers of all sizes across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and brought together a strong group of business representative organisations who represent thousands of businesses within the region and we have worked to capture their views.
• As well as talking to employers, we have gathered a range of input from education and training providers, representatives from local government and third sector organisations to understand what support is already in place and what more may be needed.
Starting the conversation
• Cambridgeshire Chambers held 12 collaborative and open events throughout the region, which were free for all stakeholders to attend.
Across the events, more than 135 attendees shared their insights on the region’s skills needs, best practice and challenges.
• We ran an online survey, receiving insights from over 200 responses. This survey was open to all stakeholders, which ensured anyone could easily contribute their views.
What’s next?
The report will be made publicly available once approved by the DfE. But the report isn’t the end of the LSIP for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough… we are currently working to shape the next stage of the project and will share more information about how you can get involved soon!
