An industrial partnership for the science- based industries

1. An industrial partnership for the science-based industries Equipping industry with the next generation workforce for the new science based economy

2. What is an Industrial Partnership? The Industrial Partnership is a Partnership of Employers taking responsibility for skills across an industrial sector. In this instance the science based industries They should:- Connect to Strategic Industry Councils and Industrial strategies Challenge current skills arrangements and the status quo Look to the future including new technologies and skills for growth Be ambitious long term partnerships Deliver an impact on skill for a sector Government is inviting bids for Industrial Partnerships through a competitive fund of £240m. If Pilots are successful they could change the skills landscape to an Employer owned one

3. Why is this needed? “ We want work experience interspersed within traditional degrees” The Problem: currently many graduates lack industry experience and are not immediately-work ready – it is costly and time consuming to employers to make them operational. The solution: Employerswant to influence the design and be involved in the recruitment process for  graduates for work experience in their companies. “We want bespoke Apprentices that fit our business model ” The Problem: Our business is changing and developing and we cant access Apprentices that fit with our business. We need to be looking forward and establishing Apprentices for the future to meet the growing demand for science based technicians. The solution: An Industry focused Apprenticeship scheme which is more flexible both in the content and the way in which it is delivered. An Apprenticeship Guide for Life Sciences Employers – an easy reference guide which gives hints and tips  and answers FAQs on employing an Apprentice. “Young people need better information to inform their subject choices, what subjects lead to careers? The Problem: There is very little clear information available to inform young people of what they need for a science based career. The solution:Better career information delivered in a way that works for young people.

4. Why is this needed? “ We want to be able to engage directly with Universities and have a better exchange of Research ideas.”The Problem: It is difficult for SME’s to achieve traction with HEI’s and or get traction in their areas of interest The solution: Need to incentivise SME based Research projects. “The system is really confusing and we don’t have the capability to navigate our way around it. We don’t have the capacity anymore to manage this activity.” The Problem: Lack of knowledge and capacity to navigate the system The solution:A service to support Company HR activity. “The NHS is a huge driver for us and we need to work more closely with more exchange of ideas and people” The Problem: The public private interface is changing and we need better ways of working across this interface. The solution: Build training solutions and exchange programmes to facilitate.

5. Scope of the science-based industries: The Science-based Economy Industrial Health Primary Pharmaceuticals Agriculture Chemicals Marine Medical Biotechnology Materials Medical Technology (Devices and diagnostics) Food and Drink (Processed) Livestock Energy Based on Chemical and Biological Science Driven by Technology

6. Which employers are interested in leading this proposal? Lead Companies have:- Participated in a structured interview Stated their wish to be involved in a leadership role in the Partnership Signed up to have their name used From Life Sciences - Health GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Medimmune UCB Amgen Seralabs Takeda Johnson & Johnson Actelion Pfizer Siemens Lundbeck SCMPharma Prism From Industrial Sciences – Bio and ChemicalFujifilm Diosynth Ineos Ensus Sembcorp- SabicLotte RPCLinpac Akzo Nobel Dow Pentagon There is a further group of Employers who want to be involved/associated of approximately 30 The Employer numbers are growing all the time

7. Considering the following potential functions of the Industrial Partnership please rate how important you think each function is from Extremely Important to Not Important At All.

8. Timeline for bid development: October 2013Delivery to commence for approved full bids January 2014Decisions regarding developed full bids July 2013Decisions regarding full & outline bids February 2013We are here 11th March 2013 All applicants need to register their intention to bid in an expression of interest through the BIS online system by 1pm. Development of full business plan 28th March 2013 All full & outline bids need to be submitted by 1pm through the e-tendering portal. October 2013Deadline for developed full bids

9. Public investment Strategic Industry Council MISG, MMTSG, IBLF £ Government investment £ Employer co-investment Work Groupe.g. HE Work Groupe.g. Apprenticeships Work Groupe.g. Workforce Development Work Groupe.g. SMEs IP Board (employers only – approx. 20) Stakeholder Associates Provider Associates Employer Associates IP Determines and Commissions ‘Skills programmes for Growth’ Partnership directly commissions/purchases/incentivises Employers Schools Employers Delivery Partners Providers FE/HE/Private World Class Skills for a World Class Sector

10. What might an Industrial Partnership Do? An end-to-end solution taking a holistic approach led and managed by Industry with authority to act. Design programmes Set standards for occupations and competence – license to practice Manage Quality assurance/regulation/compliance Accredit Learning - Awarding powers Direct Government investment to strategically important areas Purchase and commission delivery of training Provide careers information – clarity on future jobs Make sure there is delivery capacity Make access to the system easy for all Provide support for SME’s

11. What might an Industrial Partnership Deliver? Traineeships SMART Apprenticeships Industry Graduates Direct support for SIVS Industry Awards Programme Modular Masters Focused on emerging technologies

12. The Bid Access Funding to establish the Industrial Partnership Structure Access Funding to deliver programmes/learners 1000 Apprenticeships 100 Industry Graduates 100 Masters 500 workforce development modules Estimate bid at circa £20m The bid is for a Pilot Indicative Only

13. The LSSB Support for the bid Involvement in the Partnership as it develops eg Employer Board Stakeholder Forum Programme delivery HE steering group