As we enter 2025, significant changes to the skills landscape necessitate deeper engagement with you, the employer community in Essex. Focusing on employer engagement remains crucial, especially with ongoing government policy changes, for several reasons: Adapting to Economic Shifts: New government Read More

At our meeting we updated members of the progress we are making and changes to policy that impact the work that is taking place. We are happy to share that we have invited some new employers who represent Essex to join our board. Please find all details of the board here.  Having the Read More

Please see below a message that was shared with LSIP Board members regarding Devolution, which we are including as relevant to all in Essex. Councils will seek to participate in Devolution Priority Programme On Friday (10 January) Essex County Council held an extraordinary Full Council meeting to discuss devolution and local government reform, and Read More

The Essex, Southend-on-Sea & Thurrock LSIP Progress Report update to Annex C will be published on 31 January, and will be available to view here. Why is this data so important? The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) committed to providing updated Labour Market Information (LMI) for several key reasons: Relevance and Responsiveness By Read More

The Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) has taken a significant step forward in supporting the county's business community with the launch of its new sector insight webpages. These dynamic resources are designed to provide actionable intelligence and tailored insights for businesses, educators, and stakeholders across key industries in Essex. Why Read More

To increase the opportunities across the county Debbie Garroway - Deputy Principal of Chelmsford College and Joanne Giles Local Skills Improvement Plan Director have agreed to co-Chair the Inclusive Stakeholder alliance meetings.   L-R: Debbie Garroway - Deputy Principal of Chelmsford College and Joanne Giles Local Skills Improvement Read More

As we navigate the evolving skills landscape in 2025, your expertise and insights have never been more crucial. The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is dedicated to shaping a resilient and dynamic local economy, and we believe that your involvement can make a significant impact. We are reaching out to invite interested parties to join us in this Read More

We were very proud to launch the Aspirational Essex Programme at the Festival of Business.  It is an exciting programme for bold Employers and Providers to be part of system change and deliver an inclusive, skills-based, all-age education approach for Essex. It will focus on skills, not qualifications. This programme is designed to enhance Read More

Essex Build 2025 (Essex Construction Alliance) The event, the first of its kind for Essex, will bring together Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with the region’s best in class main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, Contech developers and suppliers at Hylands House in Chelmsford. The event on Thursday 13 March (8.45am to 3pm) is set to Read More