Benefits of Joining a Sector Group

Members of the sector groups will benefit from:

  • An opportunity to shape higher education provision in the targeted sectors in order to contribute to the economic and social prosperity of West Yorkshire
  • Being involved in the process of new course or module design which meets the needs of business/industry
  • Playing a leading role in the curriculum development and exploring different modes of delivery which make higher level learning accessible to work-based and vocational learners
  • Supporting employees throughout West Yorkshire to become fully engaged in higher level skills development
  • Building relationships between employers, course providers and other stakeholders
  • Increasing the understanding of the role and relevance of higher education and the contribution higher level skills can make to the competitive position and bottom line results of business and industry
  • Sharing best practice ideas, knowledge and expertise with colleagues from across the sector
  • Raising the profile of your company or organisation by becoming a sector ‘champion’ and advocating for the need to invest in higher level skills to key players within the sector

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