People and Work

We have been actively working with business, education and training providers to reform the labour market and tackle the skills shortages. Attracting and retaining people with the right skills is crucial for businesses.

The LSIP team at Sussex Chamber are delighted to publish our first annual progress report for Future Skills Sussex, the Local Skills Improvement Plan for the area. The report details which of the actions/changes set out in the LSIP have been achieved; what the impact and benefits of the changes have been; and what still needs to be achieved.

Local Skills Improvement Plans

Bridging the skills gap – A new dynamic for business, education and skills. Linking local action with national strategy. 

Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) have spearheaded one of the biggest shake ups around skills and business needs in recent times.

Diverse businesses and employers across England, many of whom had never engaged in conversation with training providers before, have spoken loudly and clearly.

Sussex Chamber of Commerce is proud to act as the designated employer representative body responsible for the Sussex LSIP covering West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

Sussex LSIP with Future Skills Sussex

Sussex Chamber of Commerce is proud to act as the designated employer representative body responsible for the Sussex LSIP covering West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Sussex Chamber is pleased to have launched the new Sussex LSIP website – Future Skills Sussex. Bridging the skills gap – A new dynamic for business, education and skills. Linking local action with national strategy. 

Future Skills Sussex

Sussex Chamber is pleased to have launched the new Sussex LSIP website – Future Skills Sussex. Bridging the skills gap – A new dynamic for business, education and skills. Linking local action with national strategy.

VISIT WEBSITE

LSIPs have spearheaded one of the biggest shake-ups around skills and business needs in recent times. Diverse businesses and employers across Sussex, many of whom had never engaged in conversation with training providers before, have spoken loudly and clearly to create a Sussex-wide action plan with clear priorities needed for change. All LSIP-related information, resources, activities, news and events are available on our skills website. 

To grow our economy we need more skilled, engaged and motivated people to contribute to the workforce in every part of the UK. In recent years, however, we have had record levels of job vacancies. Employers have experienced a shortage of job candidates and a mismatch of skills on offer. It’s had a damaging impact on firms’ ability to fulfil order books, take on new work and operate profitably. Find out how the Accredited Chambers of Commerce are working to connect employers to skills and people to jobs. 


Growth Through People: Creating Job Opportunities for Gen Z

Young people are the workforce of the future; harnessing their skills and potential is crucial to creating thriving businesses and growing the economy.

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Boosting Skills: Journey Through Education & Work

To grow our economy we need more skilled, engaged and motivated people to contribute to the workforce in every part of the UK. Employers have experienced a shortage of job candidates and a mismatch of skills on offer. It’s had a damaging impact on firms’ ability to fulfil order books, take on new work and operate profitably.

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Upcoming Skills Events 

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