The Berkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) continues to bring employers, education providers and partners together to shape a skills system that meets the needs of a fast-changing economy. Informed by extensive engagement with employers across Berkshire, the latest LSIP identifies the key actions needed to strengthen the local skills system. The report focuses on seven priority themes:

PARTNERSHIPS – Strengthen collaboration between employers, education providers and partners.

AI & DIGITAL – Respond to AI and digital transformation across every sector.

TECHNICAL SKILLS – Build stronger pathways into specialist and higher technical roles.

PRODUCTIVITY – Upskill the existing workforce to improve business productivity.

LEADERSHIP – Develop management and leadership capability, particularly within SMEs.

NET ZERO – Prepare the workforce for green technologies and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

WORK-READINESS – Equip people with the practical skills and experience needed for long-term careers.