Shaping LSIP 2.0 Engaging Through Roundtables to Understand the Evolving Skills Landscape The summer has passed in the blink of an eye, and as we transition into autumn, our focus has remained firmly on planning for LSIP 2.0. This next phase represents a pivotal opportunity to deepen our understanding Read More

The Essex LSIP team received an invitation to the Ambitious Essex Growth Hub Team meeting. Collaboration is vital if we are to make a meaningful impact on businesses by strengthening their access to funding and support. Aligning our efforts to maximise the potential for employer engagement and assistance is absolutely critical. At the Ambitious Read More

Essex County Council’s Essex 200 Apprenticeship Support Fund helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take on and support apprentices. Limited funding available - apply early to secure up to £2,000 per apprentice, paid in two equal instalments. Eligibility Criteria: Location: Read More

We’re thrilled to announce that Joanne Giles, Executive Director of Essex LSIP, will be speaking at this year’s Festival of Business, sharing her insights into how the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is working to bridge the gap between education, skills, and business needs. The Read More

Out an about over the summer  Essex Chambers Network of Women  - 24 July Essex Chambers recently relaunched NOW – The Network of Women: The strength to be gentle, the power to succeed.    Jo Giles attended, alongside members and patrons, to celebrate the occasion at Essex Cricket, cheering on Essex Read More

Continually reviewing curriculum and teaching methods in consultation with employers and stakeholders is an imperative part of developing the skills that business requires for the future. To develop the workforce of the future and ensures that we are addressing the skill shortage can only be achieved by working closely with industry experts. The Read More