Health and Life Sciences Local Sector Skills Statement 2018

Look back at our Local Sector Skills Statements for 2018. This reports on local sector knowledge and expertise, plus wider regional and national intelligence. Gain insight about skills challenges in High Tech, notable achievements and skills priorities and objectives for 2017/2018.

"High tech companies based in the West of England are continuing to maintain the reputation of the region as one of the top technology hubs in the UK. Research by Tech Nation, the UK government backed organisation which helps to promote the growth of the digital tech sector, reveals that the average turnover per worker in Bristol and Bath technology companies (£320,000) is greater than both Reading (£234,000) and London (£201,000) making it the most productive technology region in the UK."

The statement covers:

• An overview of the high tech sector in the West of England
• Key facts and statistics about skills in this sector
• Significant sector achievements in the region
• Core skills priorities and objectives for the industry
• Results from our 2017 Business Skills and Training Survey