Human resources, training, qualifications and skills play an essential part in the development of regional economies …

skills that are valued in the labour market of their host country. Yet foreign-born adults are less likely to participate in …

This paper reviews the different definitions and measures of skills use and shows why it matters for local development … policies. Based on findings from the Annual Population Survey and the UK Employer Skills Survey, it provides unique local … analysis on how the Leeds City Region compares on skills use relative to other Local Enterprise Partnerships. It then outlines …