Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director Regeneration and Community Services and the Team Manager Connected Communities.

The Executive Member for Regeneration and Economic Development presented the report and gave an update on the development of the Blaenau Gwent Employment and Skills Plan.

Enhancing the skills and work readiness of individuals was critical to gain employment through initiatives such as City Deal and Tech Valleys.  Predicting skills for the future was challenging and necessary to capitalise on opportunities, future proof employment and significantly improve the economy in Blaenau Gwent.

The Plan focused on five priority areas namely;

·        Business and Enterprise

·        Learning and Skills

·        Social Mobility, Inclusion and Employability

·        Education and Schools

·        Procurement and Community Benefits

The Corporate Director for Regeneration & Community Services commented on the benefits of engagement with partners and the opportunity to incorporate their comments into the plan as appropriate.

RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Executive Committee approve the Blaenau Gwent Employment and Skills Plan (Option 2).