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The UK faces a skills shortage that threatens economic growth and future prosperity - -
Looking beyond the skills gap
From business to government, there is a growing consensus that the skills shortage threatens economic growth and future prosperity
A study in skills
The Leitch Review on Skills lays out the government’s agenda on improving skills
City companies look for high skills
Businesses are competing for graduates with high-level skills
The mismatch
For too long, the links between the business world and higher education system have not been strong enough
Different directions
For the private sector, the jury is out on government efforts to address the skills shortage
Skills are the new university challenge
Any solution to the skills shortage must include universities in the process
The increasing role of the learning state
The prime minister’s agenda on skills suggests that the state will continue to play a major role
Comment: Launching the skills revolution
Dealing with the skills gap will require a collective effort between government, business and individuals
Comment: Challenges present a great opportunity
Businesses must be prepared to do their part to improve skills
Banking on high-end training for better staff
A multinational bank provides extensive training and personal development for its staff
