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This is achieved by working with employers, government and key partners and stakeholders across the UK. EU Skills identifies and assists in the development of the skills required by its industries to ensure competitiveness in an ever increasing global economy.

Purpose of the Sector Qualification Strategy (SQS)

EU Skills and other Sector Skills Councils (and Sector Bodies) have a responsibility for ensuring that the skills needs of employers covered by their sector(s) are clearly defined. EU Skills has developed, in conjunction with employers and industry groups, its Sector Skills Agreements to identify the key priorities and drivers within its sector in each of the four countries. The EU Skills Sector Qualifications Strategy (SQS) follows on from the Sector Skills Agreements and builds on the work carried out in Stages 1 – 3. The SQS provides strategic guidance to ensure the qualifications available to the footprint industries will encourage individual development and progression. The principles set out in the EU Skills SQS have been developed in consultation with employers, providers, Awarding Bodies, Qualification Regulators and Funding Bodies and are a true reflection of employer priorities for skills and qualifications development. The SQS will then lead to the development of country and industry specific implementation plans to ensure the priorities and vision, are delivered to the employers.

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