Leeds City Council – Future Talent Leeds 

https://futuretalentleeds.org/welcome

The second phase of the citywide conversation to help identify skills needed now and for the future of the Leeds economy is underway. This will serve as an opportunity to review what has been said already and to offer any new thoughts, ideas and insights to the debate so all aspects are considered.

Following on from the initial phase which ran in September, the second stage has now begun at https://futuretalentleeds.org/welcome and will run until Thursday 25 November. The conversation is open to those who have already taken part, as well as those who are yet to join in and want to further discuss and develop the ideas and views put forward to shape the Future Talent Plan for the city.

A wide spectrum of people took part in the first part of the conversation, with more than 11,000 visits to the webpage, and over 800 contributions made to the debate.

We want this discussion to be as inclusive as possible hearing views from people of all backgrounds (age 16 and over), as well as all industries and organisations including education and skills providers, public sector employees and the third sector. The conversation can be accessed online by all internet-enabled devices, and people will also be able to engage with the conversation at all council-managed libraries and community hubs using free online computer access available and supporting information.

The council is moving to update its talent plan in response to dramatic changes to the jobs, skills and business landscape in the city following changes to national government policy, extra devolved powers plus the impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 in recent years. We want the plan to be influenced, created, and owned by the city and be adaptable and resilient to change. By having your say and joining the conversation, we can successfully and collaboratively address issues such as unemployment, inclusion and diversity, digital skills and climate change whilst also ensuring we have in place the support and skills needed to thrive as a city as we emerge from Covid-19.

The more people we hear from the better the plan will be, so please take part, spread the word at #FutureTalentLeeds and encourage as many people as possible to get involved as a strong and resilient Leeds economy benefits us all.

We look forward to hearing your views now at https://futuretalentleeds.org/welcome

 

 

Voluntary Action Leeds