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Local Skills Improvement Plan 2026–2029 (overarching priorities 2026–2029, outcomes by 2029; builds on LSIP 1.0 delivered 2023–2026) · set by Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

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Priority sectors
37
Occupations in demand
45
Skills named
8
Funding streams

HEY LSIP 2.0 is an employer-led plan (2026–2029) prepared by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce as designated Employer Representative Body, working with the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA). It builds on LSIP 1.0 (2023–2026) and organises the skills system around the Local Growth Plan sector framework, which aligns to the UK Industrial Strategy: Growth Driving sectors (Energy, Manufacturing, Ports & Logistics, Agri-Food & Agri-Tech), Growth Potential sectors (Digital & Technologies, Professional & Business Services, Financial Services, Creative Industries, Construction, Culture & the Visitor Economy) and Growth Enabling sectors (Health & Social Care, Education & Skills Provision, Retail & Wholesale, Public Administration, Utilities, Transport, Real Estate).

What employers here asked for

  • Ports and Logistics
  • Agri-Food and Agri-Tech
  • Construction
  • Culture and the Visitor Economy
  • Health and Social Care
  • Education and Skills Provision
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Public Administration and Public Services
  • Utilities and Other Local Services
  • Transport (activities outside ports and maritime logistics)
  • Real Estate

National growth sectors

Designated by government, not chosen locally.

  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Digital and Technologies
  • Professional and Business Services
  • Financial Services
  • Creative Industries

Occupations in demand

A sample: 16 of the 37 occupations the plan names.

  1. 01Engineering technicians
  2. 02Mechanical engineers
  3. 03Metal production fitters
  4. 04Offshore project managers
  5. 05Construction project managers
  6. 06Quantity surveyors
  7. 07Site managers
  8. 08Electrical installation specialists
  9. 09Pipe fitters and welders
  10. 10Steel erectors and riggers
  11. 11Data analysts and data engineers
  12. 12Cyber security specialists
  13. 13Artificial intelligence specialists
  14. 14Environmental scientists
  15. 15Food and drink process operatives / food process operatives
  16. 16Production managers

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Skills named in the plan

A sample: 12 of the 45 skills the plan names, grouped by kind.

Technical

  • Technical and vocational capability (occupation-specific expertise)

Digital

  • Advanced digital capability (beyond basic literacy: systems integration, automation, AI application, digitally enabled operational management)
  • AI, automation and machine learning / advanced systems use
  • Cybersecurity and digital resilience
  • Data analysis, data literacy and interpretation
  • Digital integration and operational management
  • Social media and digital marketing / customer engagement
  • CRM/ERP and enterprise business systems
  • IT support and network management
  • Digital project management
  • Cloud computing
  • Software development / coding