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"Employer-Sponsored Higher Education programs are gaining popularity among companies looking to support their employees' career development while achieving business objectives. These programs provide multiple benefits to both employers and employees, making them a win-win solution...From improved employee retention and engagement to upgraded workforce skills and enhanced employer branding, these programs can help companies achieve their business objectives while supporting their employees' career development. By investing in an Employer Sponsored Higher Education program, companies can attract and retain top talent while driving business success." - Ficus Education Want to dive deeper into the win-win of employer-sponsored higher education? Learn more from our partners at Ficus Education: https://loom.ly/c0SX8xg

Collaboration is key to meeting Scotland’s skills challenges *Orginally published in the Herald on 30th October 2023 Dr Liz Cameron CBE, chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, says that partnership working is the only way to navigate the challenging business environment. As the frontline business support organisation, we understand the needs of Scotland’s businesses and the policy levers required to ensure growth in the economy. From a people perspective that includes, workforce development, upskilling/reskilling and apprenticeships which align with economic/market needs. To deliver this, we need to continue investing in an agile and light-footed approach which enables delivery partners and agencies to respond to industry demand. We therefore must be focused on ensuring our domestic skills and labour are supported into the jobs market, with many initiatives and reforms underway involving a range of industry, public and third sector partners all working toward the common goal of ensuring fair and prosperous work for all. This collaborative approach to solving the skills problem is exactly why we are fully supportive of and heavily involved in Scottish Careers Week, an initiative developed by Skills Development Scotland which is now entering its third year. The week, which returns on the 13th of November 2023, comes at an important time to galvanise the business community around engaging local talent and showcasing sector opportunities, exactly for the reasons mentioned above. Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/3FCjR2w The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Network is here to support your business - reach out to share your views, concerns and opportunities. #SCCnews #businesssupport #businessnetwork #businessvoice #businessleader Sign up for the Scottish Chambers of Commerce enewsletter at https://buff.ly/3CpsQnu

Our data suggests that almost 50% of organisations increased their spend on the formal skills development component of their early careers programmes last year. What is even more interesting is the beginning of a shift towards transferral skills as a key component of skills development

Did you know that the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council has identified Hospitality as an Industry Sector of focus? This is a big deal. It means that they can bring all sorts of training and resources to your restaurant or hotel. Want to upskill your employees? Provide industry recognized certifications? Connect with apprenticeship resources? Click the link below. It's very exciting. Overview_Hospitality_1113.pdf (pacmtn.org)

B Corp, I love you! It's been too long that companies take and don't give back. Things, thankfully, are changing and we work with some amazing corporate partners who know the importance of giving back. If anyone out there is interested in having a chat about becoming a corporate partner with Go Beyond, give me a shout! #bcorp #csr #esg #bcorpmonth

B Corp framework and principles are worth a look if you want to improve your small business or nfp if you are not yet ready to pursue certification.

Last week we held the second meeting of the OECD-OCDE City network on jobs and skills which brought together more than 25 representatives from cities across Europe and the US. The discussion focused on how to enhance the effectiveness of local skills partnerships through employer engagement. ⁉️Why is employer engagement crucial for the success of local partnerships? 🔀 To reduce skills mismatch 📚 To increase learning opportunities in firms, including SMEs 👦 To make the school-to-work of youth transition smoother ⁉️What can cities do to make partnerships work? 🤝 Forge cooperation among stakeholders and help them identify common goals 👷♂️ Tailor programmes to employer needs 🏫🏭Work with employers to make VET programmes more attractive 🕵️ Explore the opportunity to set up a board to guide local skill systems Many thanks to all participants who contributed to a lively discussion, and to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for their continued support to enable these exchanges between cities. Look forward to our next meeting! Kristine Langenbucher Tilde Ussing Lucas Leblanc Alexandra Ingvarsson Bérénice van Cutsem Luisa De Simone Javier Sanchez Garcia Lucia Scopelliti Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO, Inc. Elisabet Pallarés Laure Farret Peter Pappas, PMP, CCMP 📆 To learn more about this topic, join us for Session 6 “Business as usual? A spotlight on the role of employers in local skills systems” at the OECD Local Skills Week 2024: Talent for the Twin Transitions from 14.30 to 15.45 CEST on Wednesday 26 June 2024. 📣Check the full programme of Local Kills Week: https://lnkd.in/eWKE2rSk

Western Governors University has a commitment to helping develop the potential of all learners and supporting them in making strides toward their professional growth and to take advantage of emergent opportunities swiftly, effectively, and equitably. This includes: 🏫 A competency-based curriculum that identifies and provides opportunities to learn and demonstrate skills with high market value 🎒 A learning experience that leverages awareness of potential gaps in prerequisite knowledge and skills to provide just-in-time support. 🗺 Geographic understanding of the supply and demand of the skills that are necessary to drive regional and national solutions for workforce development problems. 🛠 Tools that connect curriculum tightly with skills that employers need and help match emergent and hidden talent with employers. 🗣 Transparency to help students tell the story of the skills they have gained when participating in interviews and performance reviews. Learn more about WGU's skills-based initiatives to provide pathways to opportunity in this article by Sarah DeMark, Ph.D. and Joann Kozyrev: https://lnkd.in/gyezMXxj

Today we hosted our first-ever joint Policy Forum event for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Marek Zemanik and Lizzie Crowley took us through their recent report, 'Devolution and evolution in UK skills policy'. The report provides unique analysis of UK skills policy, comparing current labour market skills challenges across the four nations, and employer approaches to training, and offers an overview of key public policy developments. Here are some of the key takeaways from the session: - There have been significant increases in qualification levels across all four nations with Scotland having the highest concentration of adults with degree level qualifications in the UK. However, Northern Ireland also has the highest population of adults with no qualifications at all. - Skills and labour shortages continue to persist across the UK, with internal skills gaps impacting between 11% and 15% of organisations. - While investment in training and development is critical in tackling skills gaps, UK employer investment is around half of the EU average. - Apprenticeships in particular, combining on-the-job training with vocational qualifications, have the potential to make a significant difference to reducing the gap between skills demand and supply across all four nations. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. What were your key takeaways? Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/4PkC50Q9Ucg #skills #CIPDScotPolicy #CIPDNIPolicy #HR #peopleprofession