1. WELCOME! Aber-Bangor Skills Centre Launch LAUNCH EVENT
Prof Hilary Lappin-Scott
(Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research & Enterprise)

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.