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Demand for foundation degrees and engaging employers in the East Midlands

Summary

This research involved gathering and analysing data from a number of sources regarding the demand for foundation degrees (FDs), and using this to focus on four key employment sectors where there appears to be a low demand and uptake of these programmes in the East Midlands region. The four sectors were: logistics, food and drink, construction, and retail. Employer interviews were conducted in the four sectors to establish current demand and where gaps were felt to exist.

The central aims of this study were to:

  • assess the validity of the demand-led information provided as the basis for establishing FDs to meet the skills needs of specific sectors
  • assess the reasons for the apparent lack of uptake for FDs in certain sectors
  • gather good practice recommendations on the development of FDs
  • make recommendations for a closer match between sector demand and educational provision.

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