Decision details

A commission to improve people's skills, job prospects and help businesses was launched in Bury in 2016. The Bury Life Chances Commission aims to ensure that schools, colleges and companies work together so that young people of all abilities can maximise their potential and employment opportunities. Of key concern is the perceived difficulty in recruiting young people with the skills, attitude and work readiness attributes that employers need. Whilst the local business base have expressed their concerns they have also expressed a desire to support education providers to understand their skills needs.