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“Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are critical for developing the skilled workforce The Marches area needs. I’m delighted that the second wave of LSIPs is currently underway and I encourage businesses to engage with Shropshire Chamber of Commerce to articulate their skills needs and work with the local skills providers, including colleges and local universities, to develop solutions to address them."
The Minister for Skills, The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern
"At Shrewsbury College, we are proud to be at the heart of Shropshire’s response to the Government’s Skills Agenda. We know that meaningful progress starts with listening — understanding the real challenges and evolving needs of our local employers. By working collaboratively, not only do we shape training that’s fit for purpose, but we also empower employers to influence policy, ensuring that national strategies reflect the realities of our regional economy. Together, we’re committed building a workforce that’s skilled, agile, and ready for the future."
Matt Laws: Vice Principal - Shrewsbury College
The Marches LSIP: Aligning Workforce Skills with Employer Needs
The Marches Local Skills Improvement Plan, known as LSIP, is a UK Government funded project directed by Skills England, with 39 LSIP projects covering the entirety of England. LSIP has one purpose, to put businesses at the heart of the skills agenda. This is all based on the Skills for Jobs White Paper released January 2021.
Starting in 2022 and working to 2028 the LSIPs project is designed to explore emerging skills needs as sectors evolve, automate, look to increase productivity and work to net zero, as well as current skills needs alongside recruitment and retention.
Also, to help employers upskill their current staff to support business productivity, thus growing the economy for all. Sharing the employer research with a wide variety of key providers involved in Post 16 education, as well as Local authorities and many other bodies that are involved in decision making.
The LSIP team works closely with both the private and public sectors to bring them closer together, inviting employers to shape course, articulate needs, highlight changing needs directly to the point of delivery and to support all parties to understand the constraints they individually face.
The LSIP project is being carried out by employer facing organisations (in the Marches - Shropshire Chamber of Commerce) under the watchful eye of Skills England. The Marches covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
Marches LSIP Reports & Governance 2025-2028
Additional Reports & Governance 2025-2028
Marches LSIP Reports & Governance 2022-2025
Additional Reports & Governance 2022-2025
Not in the Marches, you can still have your say!
Below are links to neighboring LSIP projects as well as the national list. Please note this is an England only project. Click the name to follow the link.
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