Job vacancies across Liverpool City Region (LCR) have hit an all time record high with tens of thousands of posts needing to be filled.
The number of roles being advertised across the six areas of the city region hits 20,000 per week in December last year, up from a pre- pandemic figure of 12,000. The figures were identified within the annual LCR Skills Report, which forecast that while the region’s economic recovery is better than predicted, employers face a tough time recruiting experienced staff.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched a skills action plan to help employers, following a £9.4m training and careers programme unveiled in December to expand the Be More apprenticeship portal. The portal aims to help plug skills gaps and support up to 10,000 people next year.
