UWE Bristol are pleased to announce their new Skills Pathway Programme (SPP), which aims to develop work-based skills across the construction, manufacturing, engineering and legal services sectors. This innovative modular training provides accessibility to those upskilling in work and is funded through Mayor Dan Norris’s Mayoral Priority Skills Fund.
The SPP is a challenge-led, flexible skills programme which will help over 80 workers to develop the knowledge and expertise required to boost their career. By addressing current challenges or opportunities an individual may face in the workplace, the SPP will enhance an organisation’s capabilities and help build the region’s economic growth.
Focused on supporting individuals in the West of England’s small and medium sized enterprise (SME) community, individuals can pick the pathway that best suits their needs. Learning will be blended directly into their day-to-day work operations so that an immediate impact can be seen, all under the guidance of industry experts.
The project is specifically funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Tracey John, Director of Research, Business and Innovation at UWE Bristol and project sponsor said: “We are excited to be able to offer further focused skills support for individuals in the region, to address the essential skills required by these sectors and support regional growth. Our expert team will work with you to identify your skills gaps and develop a bespoke programme of learning in order for you to fill those gaps.”
The SPP consists of a suite of short, flexible modules for learners to choose from, to help them build the skills required to address specific work-based challenges. Through an initial needs assessment, learners will join one of our four pathways:
Specialised Industry:
Aimed at individuals from the engineering & manufacturing sectors who wish to develop their skills and capabilities to support the integration of digital technologies into their workplace. Will cover digital design and manufacturing, digital twins and smart factories, applied artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Sustainability:
Aimed at supporting the Construction & Built Environment sector, this pathway will focus on developing retrofit capabilities around practical measures & best practice, assessment & surveys, thermal improvement and moisture risk and assessment, evaluation and new technology of services.
Collaborative Working:
Aimed at supporting individuals working in the Legal Services sector, this pathway will develop skills and best practice around collaborative working and effective communication with colleagues and clients, utilising key office-based technologies (i.e. Microsoft365, Doc-u-sign etc…)
Leadership:
Aimed at individuals in a leadership or management position, this pathway will develop strong leadership skills in inclusive leadership to managing remote and hybrid teams to drive the region’s businesses and economy from strength to strength.
Alongside the modular training, each learner will have access to a dedicated industry subject specialist mentor to support them to apply their new expertise to overcome the challenges faced in the real-world business environment.
Register your interest today.
Find out more about the Skills Pathway Programme.
“The West of England Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris, is working in partnership with UWE Bristol to deliver the Mayoral Priority Skills Fund. This fund provides flexible grant to meet current priority skills gaps in the region. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.”
Mayoral Priority Skills Fund – West of England Combined Authority