ADDRESSING SKILLS PRIORITIES AT SCALE

Partnering for Regional Skills Impact

Combined authorities, local enterprise partnerships, and civic leaders partner with Mindless Academy to address Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), support the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), and drive inclusive economic growth across their regions.

Regional authority partnership — inclusive skills development

WHY AUTHORITIES CHOOSE US

Scalable Skills Solutions for Your Region

Our AI-powered virtual work experience programmes align with national policy frameworks and regional priorities to deliver measurable skills impact at scale.

LSIP Alignment

Address regional skills gaps in digital, AI, and green skills identified in your Local Skills Improvement Plan. Our programmes align with priority sectors and employer needs.

Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) Ready

Our modular, flexible programmes are designed to support LLE participation, enabling adults to reskill and upskill throughout their careers.

Inclusive Growth

Create opportunities for learners from all backgrounds, supporting widening participation, social mobility, and regional levelling-up goals.

Employer Engagement

Connect regional employers with skilled talent, strengthening local economies and addressing recruitment challenges in key sectors.

ALIGNED WITH YOUR PRIORITIES

Key Focus Areas

Our programmes are designed around the skills priorities that matter most to your region, ensuring maximum impact and alignment with local needs.

Digital & AI Skills

Address the growing demand for digital literacy, data skills, and AI fluency across all sectors and levels.

Green Skills & Sustainability

Support the transition to net zero with programmes that build green skills and sustainability awareness.

Social Mobility & Inclusion

Create equitable access to skills development for underserved communities and priority groups.

Economic Growth & Levelling Up

Drive regional economic development by connecting skills supply with employer demand.

TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Authority Partnership Models

From Skills Bootcamps to strategic LSIP partnerships, we offer flexible models designed to deliver at scale and align with your funding frameworks.

Skills Bootcamp Supply Chain Partner

Deliver specialised digital and AI skills training as part of your Skills Bootcamp allocation. Outcome-focused delivery with job interview guarantees.

  • Digital & AI skills training
  • Outcome-focused delivery
  • Job interview guarantees
  • Skills Bootcamp aligned
50–500+ learners per year

Adult Skills Framework Provider

Deliver flexible, modular learning aligned with your Adult Skills funding priorities. Progression pathways from entry to advanced level.

  • Flexible, modular delivery
  • Adult Skills funding aligned
  • Entry to advanced level
  • Clear progression pathways
100–1,000+ learners per year

LSIP Strategic Partner

Co-design programmes addressing specific regional skills priorities identified in your LSIP. Employer-validated curriculum and outcomes tracking.

  • Co-designed programmes
  • Regional skills priority focus
  • Employer-validated curriculum
  • Outcomes tracking
Multi-year strategic collaboration

Civic Innovation Partner

Collaborate on innovative approaches to skills development, digital inclusion, and economic growth. Pilot programmes and research partnerships.

  • Innovation & pilot programmes
  • Digital inclusion focus
  • Research partnerships
  • Economic growth initiatives
Tailored partnership

OUR APPROACH

How We Work Together

01

Understand Your Region

We review your LSIP priorities, funding frameworks, and strategic goals to identify alignment and opportunities.

02

Co-Design Delivery

Together we design a programme model that fits your scale, timeline, and target learner groups.

03

Deliver & Evidence Impact

We deliver at scale with comprehensive outcomes tracking, reporting, and evidence for stakeholders.

Ready to Address Your Regional Skills Priorities?

Whether you're delivering Skills Bootcamps, implementing your LSIP, or exploring innovative approaches to skills development, we'd love to explore how we can support your region.

Join forward-thinking authorities already partnering with Mindless Academy to drive inclusive economic growth.