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🚨 Out today: Local Innovation & Economic Dynamism Index
Business and economic dynamism can unlock opportunities for social mobility through faster growth, higher productivity & better-paying jobs.
Our new tool sheds light on which parts of the UK are making the most progress.
The Local Innovation and Economic Dynamism index equips policymakers, government and local leaders with the data needed to boost regional growth and expand social mobility across the UK.
Does your postcode dictate your privilege?
Samuel grew up in a small village in South Wales, but felt he had to leave his home to find success.
Read his story here: bit.ly/4zkvqoU
From Neets to Numeracy and access to music to the plight of Britain’s coastal communities, our work has been cited in a number of parliamentary debates over the past few months.
Find out more about the work featured:
🎻How extra-curricular activities can boost social mobility shorturl.at/NW8DP
🧱Importance of building strong academic foundations shorturl.at/8goSC
⛱️Challenges faced by Britain’s coastal communities shorturl.at/giK6x
How does intersectionality affect social mobility?
Dep Chair @ReshamKotecha tackled this question at a @HSBC panel on supporting progression for women from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Discussion included the practical steps organisations can take to widen opportunity.
“I had to uproot my life and move away from my family. That shouldn't be the price of ambition.”
Samuel tells us how growing up in a small village in South Wales meant his career goals were out of reach, unless he moved.
Read his story here: bit.ly/4zkvqoU
For most information on the summit visit raise-up.co.uk/
Today our Chair @FrancisAlun discussed the complexities of supporting young people reach their full potential at the Raise Up Summit in Liverpool, He said "there are challenges for all young people but the challenges they face are not the same'.
Today our Chair @FrancisAlun discussed the complexities of supporting young people reach their full potential at the Raise Up Summit in Liverpool, He said "there are challenges for all young people but the challenges they face are not the same'.
@NationalNumeracy has released a new report marking 5 years of the National Numeracy Leadership Council! 🎉
Core skills like numeracy directly impact life chances from childhood into adulthood.
Convening cross-sector voices to drive joined-up approaches is vital for social mobility and giving everyone a fair shot in life. 📊
Read the report here: nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news…
Motivated young people are earning technical qualifications, only to find no jobs that match these skills in their local area.
If we want young people to thrive and not ‘leave to achieve’, regional growth and opportunities have to keep up. 🧵
However, expanding major projects like the Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone & Multiversity are opening up routes to long-term careers in tech & engineering. More projects like these are needed across the UK.
Find out more about how growing the local economy is offering young people a route out of being NEET - bit.ly/4h3geor
The journey to becoming NEET often starts well before 16.
Failing to achieve any GCSE qualifications is a strong predictor.
The growing focus on vocational routes is to be applauded, but we mustn't lose sight of these foundational qualifications.
Many of these areas consistently rank among the least favourable areas for youth employment opportunities.
To solve regional youth unemployment, we need to move away from "one-size-fits-all" national strategies and instead champion localised, employer-led solutions.
Find out more:
State of the Nation - bit.ly/4ahuqsq
Youth employment opportunities by area - ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabo…
Regional Insights: Creating fairer chances across the regions - bit.ly/4xTl9Qe