Decision Maker: Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision:
10.1
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The committee considered a
report of the Executive Director, City Futures providing an
update on the project to deliver an Employment and Skills Strategy,
as previously instructed by the committee.
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10.2
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RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic
Development and Skills Policy Committee:-
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Notes the appointment of KADA Research and Ekosgen to develop the Employment & Skills
Strategy for Sheffield
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Notes the revised project timeline, pledged outcomes and
milestones
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Confirms the composition of the Member Task and
Finish Group as each of the Groups Spokespersons or their nominated
representative and that the Chair be elected by the Task and Finish
Group at their first meeting
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Approves the suggested checkpoints for direct engagement with the
Task and Finish Group and review.
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10.3
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Reasons for Decision
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10.3.1
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This report provides an update on the
progress made and its recommendations are based on the decisions of
Wednesday 15 March 2023, when the EDSC resolved unanimously that
the committee:
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Approves the creation of an Employment and Skills Advisory
Board.
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Approves the development of an Employment and Skills strategy for
Sheffield and the initial policy areas to be considered in the
development of the strategy to be led by the Employment and Skills
Advisory Board, as set out in this report.
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Notes that green jobs and skills are a critical part of the
employment and skills strategy.
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Establishes a task and finish group composed of members of the
committee, with at least one representative from each of the
political parties, to receive regular updates and feedback from the
Advisory Board.
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10.4
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Alternatives Considered and
Rejected
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10.4.1
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There were no
alternatives considered.
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Publication date: 21/03/2024
Date of decision: 20/03/2024
Decided at meeting: 20/03/2024 - Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee
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