Helping learning providers to engage with employers

• support FE colleges in improving their responsiveness to the needs of employers
• raise the colleges' awareness of good practice and to provide practical guidance on how to take forward employer engagement
• identify any good practice in relation to employer engagement within colleges
• produce guidance/a toolkit for colleges to use as a diagnostic and development tool to help them address weaknesses and structure development plans in relation to employer engagement
• identify barriers to progress and provide an analysis of capacity building needs to support the delivery of "Train to Gain", and maximise college engagement with employers.

This sixteen page summary examines the growth indicators for the economic prosperity of the West Midlands region and outlines the strategic direction for the continued expansion and development of the region's economy and society.

The publication would be particularly useful for:

• Senior Managers in Further and Higher Education Institutions
• Marketing Managers when drafting marketing campaigns targeted at employees and employers
• Business Development Managers