Inspiring growth: CBI/Pearson Education and Skills Survey 2015

This report presents findings from an annual survey of UK employers on trends in education and skills in the workplace. The eighth CBI Education and Skills Survey, run in partnership with Pearson, was conducted against the backdrop of strengthening economic growth and rising employment. It considers the education and skills landscape in 2015, focusing on issues such as: skill shortages; apprenticeship reform; building world-class schools and qualifications systems; business engagement; preparing young people for the world of work; graduate skill development; and partnerships between...  [+] Show more

This report presents findings from an annual survey of UK employers on trends in education and skills in the workplace. The eighth CBI Education and Skills Survey, run in partnership with Pearson, was conducted against the backdrop of strengthening economic growth and rising employment. It considers the education and skills landscape in 2015, focusing on issues such as: skill shortages; apprenticeship reform; building world-class schools and qualifications systems; business engagement; preparing young people for the world of work; graduate skill development; and partnerships between businesses and universities. This report states that the new government now needs to accelerate reforms across the education and skills systems to ensure every young person develops their full potential and that the growing demand for skills, particularly higher-level skills, can be met. Without prompt action, there is a real risk that skills shortages will act as a brake on productivity and economic growth.

Edited excerpts from publication.