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From 2018, we’re responsible for the region's Adult Education Budget (AEB).

We target priority growth sectors from the Local Industrial Strategy. This improves skills and secure jobs in communities. It also helps to improve productivity in the region.

What the budget is

The budget helps residents and employers get the skills needed in the region. This helps people to get the jobs they need and increases the skills of current employees. It unlocks specialist training as well.

It also allows for more flexible and tailored learning programmes in the region. This helps people to take part in learning, build confidence and their wellbeing. It unlocks opportunities for more people.

Our challenges

We set out the challenges for the labour market in our Regional Skills Plan:

High levels of unemployment in some parts of the region Poverty is growing for people who are working because of low wages Low skill levels with less people qualified to skill level 4, or no qualifications at all Employers struggle to find people with the skills they need

We use the budget to help improve confidence and opportunities for residents. It helps business find staff with the skills they need too.