West Yorkshire - Lifelong Learning Network

· Working together with course providers to help shape the higher education curriculum and develop higher level vocational courses or modules to meet the needs of West Yorkshire businesses.

· More flexible methods of course delivery which meet the needs of employers and employees, for example part-time, bite-size modules, distance learning or work-based training.

· The availability of impartial, more coherent information and advice about the higher education routes available in order for employers to make more informed decisions for their staff and for the success of their business.

· Offering support to employees’ continuing professional development and training needs, leading to an improvement in levels of staff retention, production, loyalty and motivation.

· Staying ahead of the competition by ensuring employees are armed with better skills and improved industry knowledge.

· The development of the curriculum in the 7 priority sectors, helping to fill skill shortages in industry throughout West Yorkshire.