PUBLICATION OF LSIP PROGRESS REPORTS The development and publication of an annual LSIP Progress Report which involves employers, skills providers and other stakeholders and covers what has been achieved and what still needs to happen at a local level, is a key tenet of the LSIP programme. Our Progress Report was due to be published on 30 June along Read More

Several local colleges were inspected by Ofsted recently and this has included a look at the work they are doing to respond to the LSIP. The LSIP project team fed into some of the inspections. This illustrates the very real impact the LSIP is having on local provision and ensuring that it responds to Read More

Our ongoing efforts are aligned with the priorities of various sectors and their corresponding technical skills. We have established, or are in the process of establishing, sector-specific groups. These groups facilitate engagement with the sectors and ensure continuous feedback from employers. By the end of summer 2024, all sector groups will be fully Read More

Ensuring accuracy and currency of data remains a top priority for us. We believe that providing detailed insights into the local skills and labour market landscape will contribute significantly to the evolution of the skills system. Excitingly, we’re developing an LSIP data Dashboard that will Read More

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Essex Green Skills Hub. This platform serves as a comprehensive resource for residents, learners, employers, and partner organizations interested in sustainability skills, careers, jobs, and related resources. This was a key action from the Essex Green Skills Summit held last summer and helps to deliver Read More

The latest edition of the Essex Careers Magazine is now available and includes features on the creative and cultural sector and local opportunities to work in areas like theatre and film.  There is also an article on women in construction, a regional focus on South Essex, and the local Read More

Essex Construction Alliance Event, Chelmsford Rugby Club, 13th June   The Construction Alliance event in June was a huge success and very well attended by employers across the sector.   At the event, we asked employers if they would like to get more involved in the LSIP work to ensure we can respond to needs in the construction Read More

Webinar Series: Start-up a business with confidence ROOTS POD Academy's founder Althea Blake will launch this 4-part webinar series, demonstrating how Ai/ChatGPT can streamline how you run your business. Join them on this 4-part series to hear from outstanding speakers, who will discuss topics including: Whether there’s Read More