High Tech Local Sector Skills Statement 2018

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

"The West of England is both a nationally and internationally recognised hub of low carbon sector activity, particularly in: renewable energies, waste and resource processing, low emissions vehicle technology and research and innovation. The region is at the forefront of the clean growth of the UK low carbon economy – in line with the government’s Clean Growth Strategy,  providing: a highly skilled workforce, exceptional academic links and coherent, forward-thinking infrastructural investments."

The statement covers:

• An overview of the low carbon 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 Business Skills and Training Survey 2017