WELCOME! Aber-Bangor Skills Centre Launch LAUNCH EVENT Prof Hilary Lappin-Scott (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research & Enterprise)
AIMS of the A-BSC - REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL Address the higher-level skills gap in rural Wales Private and public sector employers, individuals Nurturing links between: The two universities – builds on strong links Business communities Sector Skills Councils
A STRONG & ENTERPRISING ECONOMY A NOVEL (demand-led) APPROACH Listen to what businesses, public sector and individuals WANT and NEED Then - We ensure we deliver what is needed, incl. new provision
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL BENEFITS OF H.E. & SKILLS TRAINING Enhanced skills training & skilled workforce brings many fold benefits for North & Mid Wales. CRUCIAL - Knowledge & intellectual advances - bring economic benefits, e.g. Jobs in the knowledge economy Intellectual property & Inventions Spin-outs Transferable skills and flexible workforce
BENEFITS OF THE & SKILLS TRAINING - SOCIAL BENEFITS – Universities are a pivotal agent for social change in Wales bringing – Social mobility and widening access Social cohesion and tolerance
CHALLENGES Understand the needs of businesses and incorporate into course design Deliver flexible training opportunities to meet needs of the workforce Produce graduates with the skills that the workplace needs, so they can find employment in the region & beyond WE LOOK FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING WITH THESE CHALLENGES
THANK YOU! HEFCW for the support for this exciting new initiative! Staff at Aberystwyth & Bangor who worked hard with HEFCW to realise the opportunities within the Collaborative Third Mission Fund.