LOOKING FORWARD
2020 and July 2021 – during the height of the pandemic – the service helped over 1,000 locals move on in their lives. More than 850 went into paid employment – no mean feat given just how difficult a time this was. So what now? Despite unprecedented challenges, our area remains one of the most dynamic in the country. We’re home to world-leading companies, particularly in technology and biotechnology, and more are set to join them.
A local authority initiative is designed to identify what local employers are looking for, helping potential candidates build their skills and identify what type of work they might be particularly well-suited for, with handy online tools even pinpointing where the jobs exist. There’s still a huge way to go – and radical rethinking is going to be needed. With employers stressing the urgency for better basic literacy, numeracy and digital skills, there are growing demands for
OUR AREA REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC
CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GUIDE 11
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