Social Enterprise Sector Skills Statement 2019

Our latest Local Sector Skills Statements report on local sector knowledge and expertise, plus wider regional and national intelligence. Gain insight about skills challenges in the Visitor Economy sector, notable achievements and skills priorities and objectives for 2018/2019.

"The hospitality industry is the third biggest employer in the UK, accounting for 3.2m jobs through direct employment in 2017, and a further 2.8m indirectly. The industry generated over £72bn of Gross Value Added directly to the UK economy, and a further £86bn indirectly."

The statement covers:

• An overview of the visitor economy 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 2018

Skills West is working together with businesses and training providers to develop the current and future skills of the sector. Download a copy of the skills report and be part of building a sustainable workforce in the West of England.

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