About the National Skills Academy network

A network of employer-led, world-class centres of excellence delivering the skills required by each sector of the economy.

National Skills Academies are an exciting evolution in the way we train our workforce. For the first time, employers are taking control of the design and delivery of learning in their industry, working in partnership with government and top training providers, from both the public and private sectors.

“The network is putting employers in the driving seat to shape training for their industry. It is already helping Britain face the challenge presented by the skills race—which we can and must win. The network is key to supporting progression, creating jobs, tackling strategic skills shortages and driving up productivity.”

This has revolutionised thinking about the skills we need, responding to employers’ insights and experience and developing programmes tailor-made for their industries. It means higher standards of training delivery, as employers know the levels of performance they need from their people to keep ahead of the competition, whether at home or abroad.

It’s a simple fact of business. If we want to compete in world-class markets, we need a world-class workforce. That’s what the National Skills Academy network is helping to deliver.

“The network is putting employers in the driving seat to shape training for their industry. It is already helping Britain face the challenge presented by the skills race—which we can and must win. The network is key to supporting progression, creating jobs, tackling strategic skills shortages and driving up productivity.” Minister for Skills, David Lammy

Why now?