Decision details

Purpose of Report: To summarise the 1 year Skills for Employment Plan which has been agreed by York Skills Band Employment Board, and present that plan for consideration by the Executive Member.

The Executive Member will be asked to note the progress being made by the York Skills and Employment Board and approve the 1 year Skills for Employment Plan.

Resolved:

(i)           That the content of the report be noted.

(ii)         That the One-year plan – Skills for Employment in York be endorsed, recognising the strong partnership approach taken to understand, reflect and respond to local priorities, with provision added for the creation of green, sustainable jobs and inclusive growth long term.

(iii)        That preparation be made for a further joint meeting of Children, Education and Community Policy and Scrutiny Committee and Economy and Place Policy and Scrutiny Committee to review the longer term skills plan in the autumn.

Reason: To continue to help and support people and businesses through change and begin developing the skills and infrastructure that will support York’s longer-term economic recovery from COVID-19.