Unlocking talent to support the Kent economy
To tackle the skills deficit in Kent and design appropriate
education and training provision we will:
- Maximise the opportunities presented by the Sub National Review
and transfer of LSC 16 -19 commissioning to KCC by developing a
world-class Business Education Partnership that will strategically
align our economic development and education and training
functions.
- Develop a commissioning model for post -16 education and
training provision that puts Kent’s business needs at its heart so
that young people emerge with the key skills required by the local
economy.
- Establish a Skills Commission for Kent, chaired by a captain of
industry with members from key economic sectors in Kent. The
commission will examine the skills needs of Kent and identify areas
for future investment.
- Work with higher education institutions in Kent to ensure that
courses link to the skills needs of our economy, leading to more
graduates living and working here.
- Ensure our curriculum focuses on building key employability
‘softer’ skills such as team working problem solving and developing
a strong work ethic.
- Support young people to make the right choices. We will
facilitate a wide range of education and training options to match
young people’s aims and ambitions.
- Deliver more applied and work-based learning. We will apply the
successful principles of our secondary school curriculum to post
-16 education and training. We will also develop our business
master classes, so today’s business leaders can inspire the next
generation of entrepreneurs.
- Work with partners to transform careers guidance in schools,
providing independent advice on the full range of career and
teaching options at ages 14, 16 and 19. We will move towards
teaching young people to manage their own skills needs and future
careers in order to succeed in a fast changing global economy.
- Reduce the number of 16 -24 year olds on welfare by relaunching
the Kent Supporting Independence Programme.
- Develop creative schemes to employ more young people in the
public sector and support the growth of social enterprises across
the county.