Mission 6: By 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the UK. In England, this will lead to 200,000 more people successfully completing high-quality skills training annually, driven by 80,000 more people completing courses in the lowest skilled areas.

How does this mission relate to spatial disparities?

This mission is aimed at making sure skill levels rise in all areas of the country, and particularly in the places where they are the weakest, so that more people have the skills they need to get good jobs. Skills are a crucial driver of economic disparities between people and places. Boosting skills improves human capital and is a clear way to improve the earnings potential and life chances of people who have already left school.

Metrics considered within the analysis:

1. Adult (19+) Education and Training aim achievements per 1,000 population
2. Number of starts on apprenticeships per 100,000 people
3. Number of achievements on apprenticeships per 100,000 people
4. Proportion of the population aged 16 – 64 with level 3+ qualifications
5. 19+ further education and skills participation, per 100,000 population