IRES 27+ Proposal
The IRES 2027+ Proposal sets out an ambitious plan to secure the workforce the region needs while supporting inclusive growth and helping more people move into higher-skilled, better-paid work.
At its core is a coordinated regional pathways system delivered through eight Skills Gateways, four Enablers and two Capital Projects, strengthening progression routes out of low pay.
Co-produced with over 180 stakeholders, the proposal is underpinned by HELIX, the UK’s first integrated regional employability and skills data platform, providing intelligence to inform decisions and maximise impact.
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With £140 million of investment, an enhanced IRES Programme will deliver:
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Eight sector-led Skills Gateways
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Four Enabler projects
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Powered by Helix - the UK’s first integrated regional employability and skills data platform
Together, this next phase will:
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Align employability and skills with real industry demand
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Support businesses to find and retain talent
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Create clear routes into higher-paid, higher-skilled jobs
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Deliver at scale across the whole region
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