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  • Stuart Harrison speaking at open data event20 July 2010
  • Roundup of presentations and audio from the 'Open data: challenges and opportunities' event held in Birmingham last week. Read more »
  • Technician at Aston University14 July 2010
  • Transformational change can generate substantial new jobs in the West Midlands over the next five years. Read more »
  • Thumbnail: map of Investment Impact Locations13 July 2010
  • Analysis of job creation potential and associated demand for skills at 15 of the Impact Investment Locations across the West Midlands. Read more »
  • Skills12 July 2010
  • We've published a policy supplement to inform the Regional Skills Partnership's strategic thinking — regional strategic and investment skills priorities for 2011–2012. Read more »
  • 12 July 2010
  • It's estimated that nearly 510,000 jobs (58% of all job vacancies) between 2010-2015 will be due to labour turnover and more than 350,000 jobs (40% of all vacancies) will be due to older workers retiring. Only 11,000 net new jobs (representing growth of 5% in total employment) are expected to be created between 2010-2015. Read more »
  • 9 July 2010
  • A continuing under–representation of higher value added sectors means the pace of economic growth in the West Midlands over the next five years is forecast to be modest. Read more »
  • Green and yellow arrows pointing up and down9 July 2010
  • We've updated our resource guide to help Local Authorities in preparing Local Economic Assessments. Understanding local factors in a local area's economic development will be essential in informing developing local economic partnerships and economic strategies. Read more »
  • 7 July 2010
  • Weaknesses in the West Midlands economy act as a drag on future prospects. Read more »
  • 6 July 2010
  • New research published by the Observatory on the changing needs of the West Midlands economy and labour market as we emerge from recession. Read more »
  • Office for National Statistics2 July 2010
  • ‘In your view, what would a successful low carbon economy look like and how should the West Midlands transform its economy to meet that vision?’ We're looking for papers (or other ways of getting your message across). Read more »

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  • Two staff at ICICI bankThe West Midlands economy post recession

    30th June 2010

    Research into existing and likely future skills needs in the West Midlands. We explore changing needs of the region's economy and labour market as it moves out of the recession and help inform decisions by employers, individuals and skills providers. Read more »

  • Two workers installing solar panel on a roofEnvironmental technologies skills review

    16th October 2009

    Comprehensive review of the contribution environmental technologies can make to the West Midlands economy. Includes analysis of workforce profiles, market opportunities, skills needs and shortages, investment in skills by employers, training provision, recommendations and actions. Read more »
    Investing in your future - European Regional Development Fund
  • European Union European Social Fund investing in jobs and skills

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