We continue to make significant strides towards the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP). Our collaboration with stakeholders has been pivotal in aligning training provisions with employer skill demands. Our ongoing efforts are dedicated to identifying current and future skills needs, implementing Read More

The Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) highlights the critical importance of soft skills and behaviours for employers. New and returning employees often lack essential skills like listening, speaking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Leadership is also a key priority. The June 2024 update noted that colleges have started focusing more on these Read More

Iain McNab, Head of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the announcement that the Development Consent Order for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project has been approved. “Essex Chambers of Commerce and the overwhelming majority of its membership has long recognised the need for Read More

Our LSIP team are thrilled to launch A Guide for Essex Employers - an extensive resource outlining the benefits and options for businesses to work with education providers and learners. The Guide describes options for working with schools, colleges and universities, young people and older learners, Read More

Updates on Apprenticeship and Adult Skills Funding We have seen recent changes to the funding for apprenticeships and the adult skills budget. These new methodologies and allocation guidelines are designed to better align funding with the evolving needs of our workforce, ensuring that training programs Read More

Year on year, Apprenticeship Week is becoming a bigger and bigger event, and this year was no exception. Taking place between 10th – 14th February, the week is an occasion for businesses, educators and training providers to showcase and celebrate their apprenticeship provision. It’s also Read More

LSIP Professional Service Roundtable First Intuition EAST ANGLIA and Essex Chambers of Commerce hosted the quarterly LSIP roundtable meeting to discuss the challenges being faced by Essex based professional services employers. Talking about the event, Jo Giles said: "Employers must remain central to the discussion. It is through such events Read More

Essex Skills Board - BOARD MEMBERS ONLY Tuesday 29 April from 2pm to 4pm Find out more on the Essex Skills Board here   Transport and Logisitics LSIP Sector Group ONLINE | Thursday 8 May from 2pm to 3.30pm Join the discussion on the skills and opportunities in this sector. Register your interest here    View Read More