Key facts about work in the West of England
Most young people will look to work and train in their local area. Here are some of the key messages for the West of England. Make sure you're prepared for what employers want.
| Local trend | What this means for you? |
|---|---|
| Like the rest of the country, parts of the local economy are currently experiencing a slow down. | Future prospects are improved if you have the right level of training and skills. |
| There are increased opportunities for higher skilled work; fewer opportunities for unskilled work. | Make sure you have the qualifications and skills that are in demand. Or be prepared to train full or part-time. |
| In general, small and medium sized firms are the main recruiters of young people. | When you are looking for work contact a wide range of companies - small, medium and large. |
| Skill shortages could limit company growth in the year ahead. | Training is important to learn the skills needed by employers. |
| Employers are looking for people who are keen to keep on learning. | When you are looking for work, be enthusiastic about training. |
| More companies are involved in the training of their own staff. | You need to be prepared to keep learning new skills. |
| Job-related qualifications are liked by employers. | When planning your future find out about the whole range of qualifications you could gain. |
| Employers want their staff to have the right skills and attitudes. | Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills such as team working; independent enquiry; self- management; reflective learning; effective participation and creative thinking are useful in all jobs. Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT show you can work confidently, effectively and independently at work. |
| The majority of employers think that work experience helps prepare young people for work. | When applying for work, stress the skills you gained whilst on work experience. |
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