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Business Led Skills and Employment Task force (2006)
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Director of OpenCities Dr Stephens was the lead external consultant supporting the Business Led Skills and Employment Taskforce during 2006.
The Mayor of London established the task force to produce a strategy to increase employment and improve vocational training in London. The task force was chaired by Sir Harvey McGrath, former chair of the Man Group, Prudential plc and Big Society Capital, the impact investment group. The majority of task force members consisted of large private sector employers together with vocational training colleges and some local government representatives. OpenCities helped to oversee the development of a comprehensive evidence base on employment and skills; engage with all members of the task force; develop and present ideas to increase employment and improve training; engage with multiple external stakeholders to channel their input effectively.
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An evaluation on behalf of UNESCO (2021)
A strategic review (2021)
The ISA's contribution to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: a review (2021)
An evaluation on behalf of UNESCO (2021)
Employment and Skills Strategy for Kingston Borough Council (2021)
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Working with the World Bank's Global Crisis Response Platform (2020)
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