South Staffordshire College welcomes Tamworth Borough Council for skills discussions 

South Staffordshire College was delighted to welcomed Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive of Tamworth Borough Council, and Rob Weaver, Executive Director – Place to the college today to discuss the skills agenda for Tamworth and the role education and training can play in supporting the town’s future.

Discussions focused on local skills and workforce needs, and how the College can work alongside Tamworth Borough Council, employers and other partners to ensure local people have access to the training and opportunities they need.

The visit also provided an opportunity to look at how education and skills can support Tamworth’s future prosperity, helping local people progress while ensuring employers can access the skilled workforce they need.

The college is committed to working closely with local partners to help people develop the skills they need to progress and to support the future prosperity of Tamworth.

Chief Executive and Principal of South Staffordshire, Claire Boliver said, Tamworth is an important community for South Staffordshire College, so it was really valuable to talk with Stephen about the skills the town will need in the future. By working closely with the council, employers and other local partners, we can help create opportunities for local people while supporting businesses and the wider economy.”