Cornwall & Isles of Scilly launch Workforce & Skills Strategy event

Cornwall College hosted the launch of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Workforce & Skills Strategy as part of the Cornwall Month of Skills. 

Leaders from business, education, local government and the community attended, including members of the Workforce & Skills Board, employers, sector representatives, education providers, and health and employment support services.

Professor Emma Hunt, chair of the Workforce & Skills Board, said: “This Strategy provides one single, shared plan – built through evidence, partnership and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly’s identity as a creative, ambitious, place‑based region.” 

Hunt added that the Strategy is part of the wider Cornwall Good Growth Plan and called for partners to help co-design and deliver long-term change.

The Strategy has four pillars: inspire, transform, innovate, and thrive. 

These aim to improve pathways for residents, strengthen talent pipelines and support skills development in priority sectors.

Stacey Sleeman, Head of Skills at Cornwall Council, said: “Employers consistently tell us that they are struggling to fill roles, while young people tell us they want clearer pathways. 

“This Strategy is a step-change for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It brings together one shared plan across the entire system, rooted in strong labour market evidence and long-term commissioning.