Priorities for up-skilling and re-skilling: what role can and should universities play?

Abigail Taylor; Anne Green; Sara Hassan

Priorities for up-skilling and re-skilling: what role can and should universities play?

Abigail Taylor, Anne Green, Sara Hassan

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This report summarises findings from a research project examining the role of universities in skills and regional economic development. It identifies key short and medium-term priorities for the up-skilling and re-skilling of school leavers, graduates and existing employees in the West Midlands. It analyses the current and potential future role of universities within this. It is based on analysis of 22 interviews conducted in winter and spring 2020/2021 with universities and selected colleges in each Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area in the West Midlands Combined Authority area (WMCA), as well as their partner organisations. It
contrasts experiences across the various universities.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Birmingham
Publisher	WMREDI
Number of pages	44
Publication status	Published - May 2021

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