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.
