Northern Skills Network January 2019 Paul Wileman

Northern Skills Network Structure   Chair: Mike Smith OBE Provider Network Members:   Cheshire Cumbria Greater Manchester Lancashire Merseyside North East Sheffield Tees Valley West Yorkshire

Purpose Represent Members Establish Reach and Impact of Members, their Challenges/Issues/Priorities Engage and Influence Multiple Stakeholders including Northern Powerhouse (Agreed NSN Partnership Application) NP11 (11 North of England LEP Chairs) Key Cities Group AELP (Evolving collaborative approach with 4 Regional Networks) Benefit Members Services/Events/products/Support

Priorities Produce Matrix of Member Information Develop Strategy Determine the Offer and the Ask Establish Brand, Mission, Vision, Website and Media Presence Improve Communications with and Between Regions Sharing Knowledge and Best Practice