1. The priorities of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2021-2031 good lives for all: Greater Manchester is a great place to get on and grow old; a great place to invest, do business, visit and study to become:
– A greener Greater Manchester: Responding to climate emergency.
– A fairer Greater Manchester: Addressing inequalities and improving wellbeing for all.
– A more prosperous Greater Manchester: Driving local and UK growth.

2. Unemployed residents, including those furthest away from the labour market and residents who are economically inactive with the potential of re-entering the workplace, to develop the essential skills and occupational competencies needed to progress further in learning, work or careers, on courses aligned with local employer needs.

3. Employed residents, to improve their skills and be more productive or retrain to find a better job supporting in-work progression for adults into higher level careers, adapting to changing employer needs.

4. Occupational skills gaps to support our business needs, providing employers with a locally skilled workforce.