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We were pleased to launch our new report, A Work, Health and Skills Plan for Wales, funded by Serco, at the Pierhead Building in Cardiff Bay.
Speakers:
- Elizabeth Gerard, Deputy Director, Learning and Work Institute
- Andy Bowie, Director of Employability, Skills and Training, Serco
- Stephen Evans, Chief Executive, Learning and Work Institute
- Michelle Matheron, Assistant Director, External Affairs, The Open University in Wales
- Joshua Miles, Head of Wales, FSB
- Richard Spear, Managing Director, ACT Training
Our analysis calls for a bold new national ambition to close the employment gap for Wales with the rest of the UK, aiming for at least 75% of working-age people in work over the next 10 years.
Achieving this goal requires supporting an extra 60,000 people into employment, which could boost the Welsh economy by £1.4 billion and save taxpayers up to £500 million annually.
Summary of recommendations:
To deliver on the national employment target, L&W suggests that the Welsh Government develop a robust labour market policy centred on work, health, and skills. Key recommendations for decisive action include:
A Work, Health, and Skills Plan for Wales Project
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For further information about the Work, Health and Skills project please contact Elizabeth Gerard, Deputy Director
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