Our CEO, Crispin Read comments on today's Levelling Up white paper:
“We welcome recognition that areas such as Yorkshire are a focus in today’s levelling up white paper.
“What’s lacking is reference to the importance of addressing social mobility. This is a major missed opportunity. There should be an acknowledgment that we have a particular obligation to support disadvantaged young people once they leave school.
“Local skills plans are welcomed - and these need to be backed with proper funding especially to encourage employers to engage with more socially disadvantaged young people. We know employers want to play their part - but too often they don’t know what to do or where to start.
“Skills - and the crucial digital skills everyone needs - must be at the heart of levelling up and addressing social mobility. Schemes such as bootcamps that are targeted at those most in need can be very powerful - as well as access to apprenticeships. We need to boost confidence and promote aspiration for young people from disadvantaged communities in particular. ”
Contact: Crispin Read
Watch Crispin's video as he calls on Yorkshire Businesses to take responsibility for social mobility.
About The Coders Guild
The Coders Guild is a leading provider of digital skills training and tech education.
We’re on a mission to unlock the full potential of the tech industry, by making high quality digital skills training and tech education equally available to every person and every business.
