Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Workforce and Skills Strategy

Find out how Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are working together to build a skilled, resilient and future-ready workforce. The strategy sets out the shared priorities that will help businesses grow and people thrive.

Key priorities include:

• Inspiring the workforce of tomorrow
• Transforming productivity
• Accelerating innovation and diversification
• Ensuring opportunities for all.

Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Skills Improvement Plan (2026 - 2029)

Developed through extensive engagement with local businesses, the LSIP identifies the skills, training and workforce priorities most important to employers.

The plan aims to align education and training provision with labour market needs, helping businesses recruit, retain and develop the skilled workforce required to drive productivity and growth.

Get Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly Working Plan

Actions to increase participation in the labour market and help more people access good-quality employment.

Focusing on reducing barriers to work, supporting underrepresented groups and strengthening employment support services, the plan seeks to create a more inclusive workforce while helping employers address recruitment challenges.

Cornwall Good Growth Plan

A 10 year framework for driving prosperity across Cornwall through investment in people, places and businesses. The plan promotes sustainable economic growth, higher-value jobs, innovation and improved productivity, while ensuring opportunities are accessible to communities across the county.

For employers, it highlights the importance of workforce development, business resilience and collaboration in shaping Cornwall's future economy.