CIWM (The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management) has set out its proposition for government in response to the formation of Skills England.
You can read CIWM Key Opportunity and Proposition for Government: Response on Skills England and Future for Green Skills now.
CIWM has identified three key areas offering swift and impactful change, should they be implemented by the new government:
- Diversifying the Apprenticeship Levy to Create a Green Skills Fund.
- Developing the UK Green Skills Roadmap.
- Investment in Career Attractiveness.
CIWM believes greater focus needs to be given to the coordinated delivery of a green skills pipeline, beyond the energy sector to have a skills system that supports a functional and coordinated green sector and a prosperous economy.
CIWM welcomes the introduction of the Circular Economy Taskforce and feels this could lead on the skills planning for circular economy sectors.
The Institution are keen to support the Taskforce in achieving this through the well established community of independent experts, large and SME employers, professional bodies, education institutions and advocacy groups.
CIWM acknowledges the Labour Government for recognising the limitations of the previous Apprenticeship Levy and signalling an improved system with greater flexibility and input from key stakeholders. This aligns with some of the recommendations put forward by the skills sector.
