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Progressing from labour market intelligence to HE level provision that is well supported by employers

Lead Institution: University of Exeter
Collaborating with: Petroc College, Weymouth College, Plymouth University, University of Bath, University of the West of England

Final Project Report

Marchmont Observatory

Marchmont Observatory

This research project developed a range of initiatives at the institutional level that sought to engage engineering employers in HE level workforce provision more effectively and sustainably by: providing detailed intelligence about employer demand;reviewing the nature and impact of existing processes of employer engagement; and, developing new approaches to employer engagement and embedding these within HEIs in the South West.

The final report describes the implementation of the project which involved the University of Exeter, University of Bath, Plymouth University, the University of the West of England, Petroc College and Weymouth College. The overall project was led by the Marchmont Observatory at the University of Exeter.

Final Project Report - SW Spoke version

Staff involved

Chris Evans
Project lead, University of Exeter

Hilary Todd
Project coordinator, University of Exeter

Cerian Ayres
Petroc College

Dr Barrie Cooper
University of Exeter

Dr Ross Kay
Weymouth College

Hilary Stevens
University of Exeter

Mark Stone
Plymouth University

Suzanne Maxwell
University of Bath

Wendy Fowles-Sweet
University of the West of England

Sub projects:

A study of the key drivers in workforce engagement with HE level provision in the Aerospace sector

The integration of understanding of offerings for engagement between universities and industry

Developing a new CRM system for managing relationships with SMEs

Mechanisms for sustainable employer engagement

A partnership for engineering CPD, learning, training and knowledge exchange

Better understanding drivers for employer engagement through an innovative approach to relationship management