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FDF Response to BIS Skills for Sustainable Growth

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October 2010

The level of skills and training in the UK food and drink industry is crucial to its competitiveness. Our sector is the UK's largest manufacturing employer with projections indicating that an additional 137,000 new workers will be required by 2017. It is therefore crucial that an effective and sustainable skills system is put in place to facilitate an efficient, productive and innovative workforce.

FDF's response to this consultation therefore highlights the need for policy makers to implement a simplified, demand-led skills system that places a high level of importance on employer-led apprenticeship provision and attracting young talent into our sector. We also stress the requirement for Government to commit public funding to support the supply of Science Technology Engineering and Maths skills.

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FDF's Full Response to BIS Skills for Sustainable Growth - pdf | 84kb