Alongside the sector insights we are creating we have been reaching out to local businesses to understand the challenges and barriers facing them.
The sector focus is digitech.
When asked what skills would help to improve the workforce the responses were varied but a lot of responses said experience was needed and that having soft people skills was important.
When asked why the business didn’t offer apprenticeships the main reason was that they didn’t have the time or that they already offered them.
When asked what type of work placement would add value to the business, the main answer was administration.
We asked what networks people were involved in and of those that were involved a number said the local councils, local colleges and the chamber of commerce.
