Education and skills
The future of the education system – primary, secondary, further and higher education alike – is vital to the UK economy and our wider society
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Employers recognise education as critical to business competitiveness, the UK's social fabric and the personal fulfilment of individuals. Schools and colleges have an essential role to play in ensuring young people have good skills, including literacy and numeracy, to help them achieve their potential and succeed at work.
Acquiring science, technology, engineering and maths skills is particularly valuable, as these enable young people to thrive in a changing world. Universities and colleges need to focus on producing students who have the skills and knowledge to drive businesses forward and help shape workable solutions for employers and the wider community.
In focus
From schooling to apprenticeships, key areas for education and skills
Meet the team
The experts who represent our members on education and skills
Case studies
Ways in which employers contribution to - and benefit from - education
Latest News
Government must streamline business support to tackle youth unemployment - CBI
The CBI today commented on the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s report on youth unemployment and the Youth Contract
CBI responds to Government GCSE proposals
'The Government is right to focus on delivering rigorous assessment in our school system, which is part of raising overall achievement.'
Sir John Parker on engineering, industrial policy and STEM skills
The president of the Royal Academy of Engineering and chairman of Anglo American says government intervention should never be ruled out - but it should not be a way of life