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Employment and skills in the North of England

This paper provides an analysis of some of the key employment and skills challenges facing the economies of the North of England. It begins by briefly considering what an employment and skills focused vision for the North of England might look like, and presents some options for the sorts of goals that might be aspired to.

It examines some key labour market and skills indicators for the North, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. It also looks forward, and draws on some economic forecasts to consider the shape of future labour market challenges for the North, and offers some projections for how long recovery might take.

Author(s): Katie Schmuecker, Senior Research Fellow at IPPR North

Other Publishers: Institute for Public Policy Research, Northern Economic Futures Commission (NEFC)

Production date: 2011

How to obtain: Download Employment and skills in the North of England

Communities: North West England , North East England , Graduate Labour Market, Employability

Audiences: Careers practitioners

Format: Web



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