Hull and East Yorkshire is home to sectors that punch above their weight – advanced manufacturing, energy production and logistics. If we’re serious about building the foundations for long-term prosperity, it starts with jobs and skills. To keep growing, we need to make sure businesses benefit from a pipeline of skilled, local talent.
That’s why my team has developed the Get Hull and East Yorkshire Working plan with our key partners. It sets out how we can help more people find work and do well in it. I want everyone to have the chance to learn new skills, earn a fair wage and feel part of their community.
We’re working closely with employers, colleges and training providers to ensure skills align to the needs of our key industries. By working together, we can support more of our residents into work and help them to progress.
One of the most important tools we have is the Adult Skills Fund. Backed by £18 million in funding, it gives us a real opportunity to shape how adult education works for our region. I want training and qualifications to really reflect the needs of our economy and the ambitions of our communities.
If we do this right, we can make Hull and East Yorkshire a place where good work leads to better health, stronger communities and more opportunity.