The Supply and Demand for Skills within the Central Technology Belt:
Client:
Advantage West Midlands
Date completed:
August 2004
Project description:
This research, which was primarily a qualitative study and examined skill supply and demand issues within the Central Technology Belt (CTB) in the West Midlands - One of the designated high technology corridors within the Region.
The main focus of the research into the demand for skills was a programme of face-to-face interviews with Hi-Tech businesses. A total of 50 employer interviews were completed as part of the research, including 20 Hi-Tech company case studies, focussing on recruitment and skill issues.
15 focus group sessions held with different groups within the CTB area formed the main focus of the research in relation to the supply of skills. The focus group sessions were specifically orientated towards a number of groups and individuals that are disadvantaged in the labour market.
12 face-to-face interviews were also conducted with a wide range of stakeholders as part of the research programme. 10 recruitment agency interviews were also undertaken in order to provide different perspectives on supply and demand issues within the CTB.
The research highlighted a wide range of supply and demand issues.
In relation to demand related issues, these included those relating to:
Supply side issues highlighted included those relating to:
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