<p>The second episode of our 2023 Growth Through People mini-series focuses on business support, economic growth and addressing the skills and employing gap facing the West Midlands. </p> <p>The Chamber&#39;s policy and projects manager Emily Stubbs is joined by the West Midlands Combined Authority&#39;s head of economic development and delivery Paul Edwards and director of employment and skills Clare Hatton. </p> <p>They discusses the West Midlands&#39; Plan for Growth and how businesses and government can support the regional economy. </p> <p>They also address the much-debated skills shortage across the region - including which industries are suffering, what the WMCA is doing to help firms bridge the gap and how devolution can further support skills development.</p> <p>Growth Through People is the annual productivity and leadership campaign, delivered by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and a range of partners, including headline sponsors Aston University, South and City College Birmingham and the West Midlands Combined Authority.</p> <p>More on Growth Through People:</p> <p>https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/research-campaigning/growth-through-people/</p> <p><br></p>

Chamber Podcast

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GTP23: Business support, economic growth and bridging the West Midlands' skills gap

APR 13, 202310 MIN
Chamber Podcast

GTP23: Business support, economic growth and bridging the West Midlands' skills gap

APR 13, 202310 MIN

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<p>The second episode of our 2023 Growth Through People mini-series focuses on business support, economic growth and addressing the skills and employing gap facing the West Midlands. </p> <p>The Chamber&#39;s policy and projects manager Emily Stubbs is joined by the West Midlands Combined Authority&#39;s head of economic development and delivery Paul Edwards and director of employment and skills Clare Hatton. </p> <p>They discusses the West Midlands&#39; Plan for Growth and how businesses and government can support the regional economy. </p> <p>They also address the much-debated skills shortage across the region - including which industries are suffering, what the WMCA is doing to help firms bridge the gap and how devolution can further support skills development.</p> <p>Growth Through People is the annual productivity and leadership campaign, delivered by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and a range of partners, including headline sponsors Aston University, South and City College Birmingham and the West Midlands Combined Authority.</p> <p>More on Growth Through People:</p> <p>https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/research-campaigning/growth-through-people/</p> <p><br></p>