GM Post-16 Skills Pathways report
the Greater Manchester post-16 skills pathways report
This report reflects Greater Manchester’s commitment to working collaboratively across education, industry, and system partners to improve learner pathways and support economic growth. For the first time, post-16 education supply and employer demand data have been brought together at a Greater Manchester level, providing a clearer, evidence-based view of how skills provision aligns with labour market needs.
In response, the report sets out four key recommendations to support a more responsive and connected skills system:
Develop a unified data system to monitor learner journeys through education to employment outcomes.
Deliver a coordinated approach to careers guidance across Greater Manchester.
Embed employer engagement across curriculum design and delivery.
Develop flexible, modular programmes aligned to growth sectors.
The focus now shifts from strategy to implementation, building on existing strengths to deliver coordinated, system-wide change. For further information or to get involved in delivering the recommendations, please contact: GMSkillsPathwaysReport@mmu.ac.uk
Delivered in Partnership with
The project was guided a cross-sector Steering Group, including representatives from further and higher education, industry, and regional bodies. This has ensured the report is both grounded in delivery experience and focused on future system change.
