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The tools to tackle the competition

Recent research carried out on behalf of Skills4Auto confirms that skill shortage is now having a significant effect on the Midlands automotive industry’s ability to compete effectively in today’s fierce and demanding markets.

Whatever their discipline, optimising your employee base is the key issue; correctly identifying their training needs and providing clearly focussed programmes for advancement is the solution. Bridging the skills gap between current practice and Best Practice will give your company the competitive edge it needs to compete in world markets.

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Executive Summary
Business characteristics / Skill issues for market change, alliances and overseas sourcing
Occupational structures / Drivers for changing workforce competences
Changing skill needs
Further skill and workforce development needs, focusing on leadership and management development
Training and workforce development
Best practice
Further observations and recommendations
Appendices

 

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Learning and Skills Council, Advantage West Midlands and The European Union Social Fund
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