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Let us know your thoughts on the updated Occupational and Functional Map

Posted in: Sector Skills Agreement

Improve’s Occupational and Functional Map scopes the size and significance of the food and drink industry, whilst also identifying and discussing skills-related issues and trends. 
Offering a breakdown of the various occupations in the industry, the map also provides an insight into the issues that influence these job roles including recruitment and industry trends. As well a...

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Let us know your thoughts on the draft Occupational and Functional Map

Posted in: Sector Skills Agreement

The Occupational and Functional Map provides a breakdown of job roles in the food and drink manufacturing industry and the trends which impact on these roles. The Map, which was created in 2005, has been updated and the first draft is now available for consultation. The Map also feeds into the work we do developing standards and qualifications, as well as identifying skills gaps.
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How can we retain valued migrant workers and also boost the domestic labour pool?

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Improve is eager to see employers and ministers come together to discuss the falling numbers of migrant workers and consider actions for moving forward. Jack Matthews, Chief Executive of Improve, has called for a ‘full and wide ranging’ debate after Improve’s new report ‘The Role of Migrant Workers in the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry’ warned that a decline...

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What do you think of the Improve Careers Strategy?

Posted in: Sector Skills Agreement

Improve is currently in the process of developing a Careers Stategy, which considers how Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) in the food and drink manufacturing industry can be brought together. We would welcome your comments on the proposed activity and ideas in the Strategy. You can provide your views by posting a comment here on the website or by sending an email.
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What can the food and drink industry do to address the shortage of food scientists and technologists?

Posted in: Food Scientists

Research conducted by Improve Limited highlights that the industry will require 9,000 food scientists over the next six years. With 1 in 4 roles currently vacant, the industry is in danger of suffering from a major skills gap in this area.

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Have you pledged your commitment to training your employees?

Posted in: Skills Pledge

The Skills Pledge is an organisation’s public commitment to training its employees and ensuring it remains competitive. Is training and development a priority in your organisation?

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With the rising costs of food and drink becoming ever more prominent, what effect do you think this will have on the industry?

Posted in: Rising food and drink prices

We are interested in understanding how increasing costs are impacting your organisation or supply chain.

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Will the creation of the National Apprenticeships Service change the focus of apprenticeships?

Posted in: LSC Report

In a recent announcement by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the new National Apprenticeship Service will take full responsibility for apprenticeships from April 2009. The ‘Unlocking Talent’ report outlines these ambitious plans to revamp the whole apprenticeship programme.

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