Cornwall Opportunities
www.cornwall-opportunities.co.uk
Foreword Stacey Sleeman It gives me great pleasure to give you a warm welcome to our third edition of the Cornwall Opportunities careers magazine. This edition takes an exciting look at our two sectors, AI and care, as we explore the future of Cornwall’s potential, and how you can learn new skills and explore career opportunities. Cornwall is rapidly emerging as a vibrant hub for the AI sector, blending its rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, becoming a centre for groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence. With excellent courses from our colleges, and apprenticeships available from leading AI businesses, there are plenty of opportunities to get started in this growing sector. The care sector in Cornwall currently has a growing need for quality care services, with a high demand for skilled professionals and new businesses. With a strong emphasis on community and wellbeing, the region is home to numerous care facilities that provide personalised and professional support. Going beyond clinical and non-clinical, this sector also provides a vast variety of jobs that break down the stereotypes of what it means to work in care. I hope you find this issue as inspiring and useful as I did and encourage everyone to take advantage of the resources in this issue as well as the ones available on the Cornwall Opportunities site.
Cornwall’s Key Statistics Employment Rate by gender
People who are economically active can be either in employment or unemployed. As we can see in this graph, the employment rates between men and women in Cornwall are very similar, with the gap between genders being 2.2%. This gap is three times smaller than the national average of 6.7%
Full and Part-time Employment in Cornwall (2024 Sep)
The 65% full-time employment rate is a positive sign for Cornwall’s economy. The 34% part-time employment rate could reflect various factors such as seasonal work, flexible working plans, or a higher demand for part-time roles in certain sectors like tourism, which is significant in Cornwall.
Stacey Sleeman, Cornwall Council Head of Skills, Economy & Skills Service
Reasons for Economic Inactivity Graphic
Identifying the reasons why people may be economically inactive helps us to provide support for people and help them get back into work so that they can develop their careers. It also helps us to understand the dynamics of the economy and how to better target resources.
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