South East
As of April 2008 the development of the Academy in the South East is in its infancy and is represented by it's Lead Provider Farnborough College of Technology. Further provision is being identified and Expressions of Interest have been received from both private and public providers.
During the Autumn of 2008 a shadow Employers’ Board will be established, chaired by an employer and comprised of employers from the various sub sectors of financial services plus the lead Provider, the SE LSC (Learning and Skills Council) and SEEDA (the Regional Development Agency), the latter two agencies have financial services as one of their priority sectors.
The Employers’ Board will direct the development and delivery of the appropriate learning to meet the skills needs required by employers for both their current and prospective workforce.
The resultant learning will be Demand–led and include the offer of the new Level 3 Advanced and Level 2 FS Apprenticeships with a potential progression route from the new Diploma in Business, Finance and Adminsitation and to a Financial Services Foundation Degree.
Awareness will be raised of the opportunities within the sector with a potential seamless progression route/career pathway for both those in full time education and those currently working or looking to work within the sector.
Through our supporting employers we will seek to understand their skills needs, address critical skills shortages with accredited provision to ensure high delivery standards that employers can rely upon.