Driving Opportunity and Growth through Skills England
According to Phil Smith, the nation's workforce has transformative potential, but skills shortages and a fragmented training system hinder progress.
Ensuring the system fills key skills gaps and supports many more people who need it most into rewarding careers is a top priority.
The Department for Work and Pensions, under the new secretary of state, Pat McFadden, will now oversee skills development, bringing together employment support and skills training. Skills minister Jacqui Smith will continue to work across the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education, strengthening Skills England's ability to collaborate with the government.
Author's summary: Skills England works with partners to drive growth and opportunity.