Workforce
New investors in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast will find a remarkable workforce with skills and experience that Makes it Work.
Blackpool’s powerful workforce
Right on our doorstep you’ll find:
- 13300 Advanced Manufacturing Workers.
- 24000 Plant and Machine operators.
- Almost 18000 Science, Research and Technology professionals.
- 3500 Food Manufacturing workers.
A skilled and talented workforce, ready to help your business grow.
Some of the UK’s finest educational establishments
Plus we offer easy access to the some of the UK’s finest educational establishments in the North West, like UK top 10 university, Lancaster University, award-winning Blackpool and the Fylde College Lancashire Energy HQ, and the University of Central Lancashire. In addition, plans to develop an innovative Multiversity in the heart of Blackpool have been confirmed recently.
The Multiversity Campus will be a brand new university campus offering co-created courses with local employers and Lancaster University, it will support skills growth in Blackpool in an iconic, carbon neutral building based in the heart of Blackpool.
Workforce development is also supported in the region once you’re here by groups such as the Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub, which helps your workforce continue to upskill in an ever-changing world.
Labour costs in the area are 17% below the national average. So our talent is also great value for businesses investing here.
Get in touch
Get in touch with the Growth and Prosperity Team to find out more about the amazing talent Blackpool can offer your business by clicking here and discover how Blackpool Makes it Work.
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