Chelmsford Borough Council - Workforce
Workforce Summary
Chelmsford offers a skilled and dynamic workforce draw from a wide cross-section of society. By locating here, you will be able to attract the right employees from a large, skilled and highly-motivated workforce. And with our excellent educational and training infrastructure, you can be confident that skills are developed for the future.
You can also draw on a high-quality network of marketing and design services, suppliers and professional services to supplement your own skills and accelerate your business growth.
Education and Qualification
Chelmsford is home to Anglia-Ruskin University and has a highly-skilled workforce, attracting graduates from a range of universities. There are a number of technical colleges in the area, in addition to the University of Essex, Writtle College and South East College.
Chelmer Valley High School is one of a number of specialist schools in Essex which has set up a specialist engineering department and has developed strong links with industry and universities to ensure students have a clear and practical insight into business.
Labour Costs
Labour costs in Chelmsford are as much as 20% lower than in London and we have a young and dynamic workforce with a wide skills base.
Training and Recruitment Initiatives
We have a full commitment to the skills agenda and as part of the County of Essex, this is a regional priority. Essex County Council have set far reaching targets to improve skills levels and we are working closely with companies to help them access the range of initiatives on offer across the region.
For more information, contact us directly
