
Northern Ireland Skills Policy and Economic Context Overview
Explore the Northern Ireland skills policy context, economic landscape, and labor market dynamics as outlined by Graeme Wilkinson, Director of Skills at the Department for the Economy. Gain insights into key priorities, such as enhancing digital skills, promoting lifelong learning, and fostering inclusion to drive economic growth and productivity.
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Northern Ireland Skills Policy Context Graeme Wilkinson Director of Skills, Department for the Economy 8th June 2023
Policy Context Policy Context Programme for Government 10x Economy
Economic Context Economic Context Pay Progression Productivity Below RQF Level 2 RQF Level 2 RQF Level 3 London RQF Level 4-5 RQF Level 6+ London South East 33.2 1,000 South East East 9.9 Scotland -4.7 UK 900 East of England -6.0 Scotland North West -9.2 800 South West South West -10.2 North West 700 Northern Ireland -10.6 East Midlands East Midlands -12.9 600 West Midlands West Midlands -13.1 Yorkshire Yorkshire 500 -15.0 North East Wales -15.9 400 Wales North East -17.4 Northern Ireland -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 300 400 800 1,200 Output per hour realtive to the median region (%) 200 Earnings ( ) 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61 63 65
Labour Market Context: The Supply Gap Labour Market Context: The Supply Gap
Skills Objectives and Enablers Skills Objectives and Enablers
Priorities Priorities Enhancing Digital Skills Lifelong Learning Inclusion