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Update on employment and skills data, and issues in Stockport.

This report is an update on employment and skills data, and issues in Stockport. The report covers the current key data on Stockport’s labour market and benefit claimants, outlines local context and provides information on employment and skills initiatives in Stockport. Key issues covered are employment rates, worklessness and employability, particularly in priority neighbourhoods; skills gaps and the changes within the wider skills, education and training provision. As well as delivery, the Council plays an important role in influencing providers of services, such as the Further Education Colleges, other training providers, Stockport Homes and Job Centre Plus.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Department: Place and Regeneration

Contact: Richard Mortimer, Head of Economy, Work & Skills Email: richard.mortimer@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3864.

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  • Update on employment and skills data, and issues in Stockport.