›News›Our Updated Strategic Priorities Have Launched
We are pleased to present our strategic priorities for 2018/19.
Adam Jones, ESB Chair, said the following 'We are delighted to launch our strategic priorities for 2018/19. Our priorities are key to us delivering targeted and evidence based activities to help build a productive, responsive and inclusive Essex skills system that delivers growth for local people and employers'
OUR PRIORITIES IN 2018/19
Priority 1 Promote career pathways to improve the perception, awareness and understanding of careers in our priority sectors;
Priority 2 Strengthen curriculum design and delivery to ensure residents & employers gain the relevant skills needed for economic growth and innovation
Priority 3 Champion apprenticeships and technical education to increase participation, particularly in subjects which directly support our priority sectors;
Priority 4 Build engagement with the wider employer community, creating effective local partnerships between employers, educators and training providers to ensure skills provision addresses the needs of key sectors, businesses and occupations;
Priority 5 Strategic lead for skills in Essex, acting as a prominent voice for Essex employers and ensuring a high level of national, regional and local visibility to stimulate and inspire partners.
Find out more by downloading our strategic priorities and delivery plan.