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Demography

Cheshire & Warrington has a population of 861,411 across an area containing a mixture of rural and urban communities. The population is expected to continue its recent growth to reach 893,250 by 2006.

The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for encouraging Lifelong Learning up to and beyond retirement. The total 16+ population is expected to grow by 3% between 2001 and 2006 and by 4% to 2011. However, this growth is largely confined to the postretirement age population.

Source: Cheshire County Council, Warrington Borough Council Population Reports.

Diplomanet Cheshire is one of only three projects nationally to be funded this year by NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and helps meet their stated aim to transform the UK’s capacity for innovation and make it flourish.

This innovative and exciting project is delivered and managed by Education Business Plus and CrISP (Creative Industries Support Partnership).

Employment Trends

In all areas of employment there is a growing need for people with the right skills to do the job. Many changes have taken place in the way people work. For example, the idea of a job for life has largely disappeared. People are now likely to move from job to job, learning new skills throughout their lives.

Recruitment Forecasts - Planning For The Future

When considering career ideas, people often take into account what types of jobs are likely to be employing more people in the future. Although it is difficult to predict all changes, click here to see research for the trend in jobs from now until 2009. One common aspect within the sectors shown, is that people with specialist knowledge and skills will be more in demand. This means that up to date qualifications and skills will be even more important in the future.