1. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Skills Research and Intelligence Clare Hughes Principal Development Officer Lincolnshire County Council

2. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Employment and Skills Plan 2010

3. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Supply of Skills How we inspire achievement of our young people so that levels of attainment at 16 are replicated at Level 3 How we help people realise their potential and reduce pockets of long term unemployment and skills deprivation

4. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Demand for Skills How we increase the demand for skills/higher level skills amongst employers, particularly SMEs How we retain talent within the area through creation of higher skilled opportunities

5. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk The Changing Landscape Skills Funding Agency/Young People’s Learning Agency Minimum contract levels Tuition Fees University Technical Colleges National Career information, Advice and Guidance Raising Participation Age Further Education Loans

6. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Sector Reports – Skills Gaps Agri-Food Manufacturing/Engineering Visitor Economy

7. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Manufacturing/Engineering Overwhelming shortage of technical management skills Recruitment difficult, particularly for smaller and rural businesses. Training regarded as the answer but cost and travel to learn are barriers New recruits: lack experience in application of skills

8. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Despite efforts to resolve the sector continues to face recruitment challenges Hard to fill vacancies include skilled and low skilled Workforce most common skills gaps communication, literacy and numeracy Agri-Food

9. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Visitor Economy Work-readiness of young people entering front-line, customer service roles. Recruiting chefs/skilled kitchen staff Business skills of owner-managers Seasonal nature of employment on the Coast

10. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Themes Hard to fill vacancies Lack of technical and skilled labour e.g. food technology Supervisory & management skills of technical staff Difficult to ‘grow your own’ Perception of sectors/opportunities within them make for a reluctant labour market Lack of awareness amongst learners, parents & schools of career paths and technological advancements. Business skills of owners Owner managers lacking skills to run the business, including recruitment and HR knowledge Work ReadinessPercentage of young people & adults lacking a willingness to learn

11. Lincolnshire Research Observatory www.research-lincs.org.uk Next Steps