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EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS
Opportunities to get
involved
There are various opportunities
for businesses to get involved in
supporting the local community and
the council with their employment
and skills ambitions. Some examples
include:
o Crawley STEMfest (Science,
Technology, Engineering and
Maths) – a programme created
in partnership with STEM Sussex,
Central Sussex College and
Crawley Borough Council which
seeks to enthuse the next
generation of scientists,
technologists, engineers and
mathematicians, as well as
forge links between industry
and education
o Crawley Developer and Partner
Charter – a tool for developers
and partners to show their
commitment to Crawley, through
providing opportunities for
local residents and businesses,
as well as raising aspirations and
encouraging sustainable practices
where possible.
o Take Off Portal -
gatwickdiamondjobs.com/ -
designed by young people
for young people, showing the
different career opportunities in
the Gatwick Diamond area
o Gatwick Diamond Meet the
Buyers programme
o 50+ Skills Exchange Club
o Young Enterprise
o Young Start Up Talent
Contacts
Crawley has excellent education
and training provision in the town,
with good access to primary and
secondary schools and further
education. Crawley residents
and businesses also benefit from
nearby universities, providing a
pool of graduates, services and
collaboration opportunities.
Central Sussex College
College Road, Crawley,
West Sussex, RG10 1NR
0845 1550043
Crawley Employment
and Skills Plan
2016 – 2021
The Crawley Employment and Skills
Plan was launched in March 2016
with the aim of enabling Crawley
residents to access better quality
job opportunities within the town
and for skills gaps in the local
workforce to be addressed.
The plan is divided into four categories
(Development & Infrastructure,
Education & Schools, Business &
Employers and Employability
& Social Inclusion) each with an
individual flagship project, supported
by other initiatives and programmes.
These are:
o Town Centre Skills Academy
o Crawley Young Workers Scheme
o Gatwick Skills Laboratory
o Employ Crawley
For more information email
employment