A survey whose results could lead to a major investment for skills for the Suffolk and Norfolk economy has been launched today.
The Suffolk and Norfolk Employers’ Skills Survey 2013 is an online questionnaire, developed by the Chambers of Commerce and County Councils, is aimed at local employers and businesses. It asks for information on current and projected training needs, experience of employing young people and links with local schools and education providers. It will produce results that will be used to show what the specific needs of employers are and where future investment needs to be directed.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said: “Developing our current and future workforce is key to our region’s economic success. We encourage all businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk to take a few minutes to fill in the survey so we can ensure that action is taken to support their needs”
“There is no doubt that employers from across Norfolk and Suffolk continue to face real challenges regarding work force skills,” said John Dugmore, the Chief Executive of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
“That is why our organisations are coming together to ensure that not only is the matter addressed, but that real changes are made to give employers support tailored to their needs.”
The survey will provide the County Councils, Chambers of Commerce and other partner organisations with valuable information about the state of skills in Norfolk and Suffolk. The responses will help to understand current skill gaps and will provide the evidence needed to change things for the better. The survey will also give employers more say in what training is delivered in future in Suffolk and Norfolk. It should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
The survey can be found at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/skillssurvey13 and closes on 21 June 2013.
