Q: We want to improve the employability of young people living locally. What can we do?
Peter Lewis: There are a number of tried and tested routes but most have only limited impact and results. Government plans for apprenticeships could make a real difference but employers will need to sign up and commit time and resources. You could start to lay some foundations for this.
There is likely to be a hard core of local employers who always step up to these things. An initial conversation with them could be a way into discussion with a broader group. The local Chamber of Commerce and its chief executive are, in my experience, very influential and can bring more people to the table.
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