Issue - meetings

Report of Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills attached.

Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills presented the report which outlined the all-age work and skills Strategy for Bury Council.

The All-Age Work and Skills Strategy sets out our intentions to create an integrated work, health and skills delivery system across the borough.  Its intention is to support lifelong learning and aspiration across all ages from the education system (secondary and FE) to our working age residents.

The Strategy is purposely focused on the emerging opportunities of Northern Gateway with ambitions to ensure our young people are aware of emerging sectors when they make key decisions in their education journey. 

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1.      Noted the progress made with the All-Age Work and Skills Strategy.

2.      Approved the adoption of the strategy subject to any final amendments, design and formatting.

3.      Approved the launch of the Strategy at the Bury Means Business ‘Business Networking Event’ on the 18th June 2025. The Networking event will be a platform for business from Bury and beyond to showcase their products and services and make connections.

Reason for the decision:

To enable the All-Age Work and Skills Strategy to move to the final phase, sign off content and format, complete the supporting delivery action plans, produce a formatted, publishable version and prepare for launch.

Other options considered and rejected:

No other options were considered/were applicable.