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Leeds City Region Leeds City Region is an emerging global economic powerhouse 66.5 billion GVA and 4.5% of England's total economic output is generated here Leeds City Region economy alone is bigger than nine European countries Over 126,000 businesses are located here We are the UK's largest City region outside of London
Leeds City Region The largest economy in the Northern Powerhouse The largest economy in England after London and the South East
Leeds City Region We have 9 universities and 14 higher education colleges Over 126,000 businesses are located here
Kirklees
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Kirklees is 506 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Kirklees: Wholesale and retail Manufacturing Health and social care (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Kirklees 7.9 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 37% of people who live in Kirklees work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Leeds
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Leeds is 537 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Leeds: Wholesale and retail Health and social care Administrative and support services (includes recruitment agencies, renting of vehicles (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Leeds 8.2 miles (national average 9.3 miles (source: 2011 Census) 22% of people who live in Leeds but work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Calderdale
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Calderdale is 503 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Calderdale: Administrative and support services (includes recruitment agencies, renting of vehicles Wholesale and retail Manufacturing (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Calderdale 7.6 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 36% of people who live in Calderdale work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
York
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in York is 519 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in York: Wholesale and retail Health and social care Education (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in York 9.8 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 25% of people who live in York work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Bradford
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Bradford is 476 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Bradford: Wholesale and retail Health and social care Manufacturing Education (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Bradford 7.9 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 30% of people who live in Bradford work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Wakefield
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Wakefield is 484 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Wakefield: Wholesale and retail Health and social care Manufacturing Transportation and storage (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Wakefield 8.4 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 35% of people who live in Wakefield work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Selby
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Selby is 543 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Selby: Manufacturing Transportation and storage Wholesale and retail (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Selby 13.3 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 59% of people who live in Selby work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Craven
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Craven is 471 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Craven: Administrative and support services (includes recruitment agencies, renting of vehicles Wholesale and retail Manufacturing (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Craven 13.1 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 44% of people who live in Craven work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Barnsley
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Barnsley is 495 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Barnsley: Health and social care Wholesale and retail Manufacturing (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Barnsley 9.2 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 43% of people who live in Barnsley work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
Harrogate
Average weekly pay for full-time jobs in Harrogate is 536 (source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2017) Sectors with the greatest number of employees in Harrogate: Wholesale and retail Health and social care Professional, scientific and technical (source: BRES, 2016) Average distance travelled to work in Harrogate 10.5 miles (national average 9.3 miles) (source: 2011 Census) 29% of people who live in Harrogate work outside the district (source: 2011 Census)
FutureGoals To raise awareness about the demand for skills and jobs in our region, mostly in digital, engineering and manufacturing, and infrastructure (construction) To support you to make better informed choices about your future To help you learn more about the place you live, study and play
Write Your Future Did you know in the digital sector The number of people employed in the region 47,000 The number of unique jobs advertised in the last year 41,000 The average salary (higher skilled digital jobs) - 40,000 (average in the region 21,000) To work in the digital sector you need technical skills such as programming language e.g. Java, software and website development
Write Your Future Jobs in the digital sector Software Developer Web Developer Computer Support Specialist Network Engineer Games Developer Data Analyst Cyber Security Analyst
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Make It Here Did you know in the manufacturing and engineering sector The number of people employed in the region 144,00 The number of unique jobs advertised in the last year 16,000 The average salary (higher skilled jobs) - 32,000 (average in the region 21,000) To work in the engineering and manufacturing sector you need technical and employability skills
Make It Here Jobs in the engineering and manufacturing sector Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Maintenance Technician Quality Technician Production and Process Engineer Computer Aided Design (CAD) Automation Engineer
It Starts Here Key projects in the engineering and manufacturing Over the next 5 years, 250million needs to be invested in Leeds City Region s medical technology sector, resulting in lots of scientific engineering and manufacturing jobs The City Region will be the UK leader in Light Rail and High Speed Rail with the introduction of High Speed Rail 2 (HS2)
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Change the World Did you know in the construction and infrastructure sector The number of people employed in the region 62,000 The number of unique jobs advertised in the last year 8,100 The average salary (higher skilled jobs) - 37,000 (average in the Region 21,000) To work in the Construction and Infrastructure sector you need technical skills such as contract management, project management and Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Change the World Jobs in the construction and infrastructure sector Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Construction Manager Land Surveyor Architect Process Manager Electrical Installation Manager
Change the World Key projects Construction projects in Leeds City Region are worth over 13 billion (that's not including small projects and repair maintenance) HS2 5billion will be invested in this project and will generate 28,000 construction related jobs
Apprenticeships Did you know Apprenticeships enable you to work and learn at the same time Opportunities span across a range of subject areas. ICT, engineering, manufacturing and construction all demand areas in our region The average wage for apprentices is 170 per week in the UK. Some apprenticeship programmes have starting salaries of 18-20k The wage following an engineering apprenticeship in our region is 20k - 25k
Apprenticeships Did you know Around 90% of young people stay in employment after completing their apprenticeship. Find our more. Take a look at apprenticeships case studies on offer at employers such as the NHS and Nestle and other apprenticeships through the Get in Go Far Website
It s all about skills Communication Organisational Writing Planning Team working Time management Leadership Enterprise Transferable or life skills are needed in all types of jobs
Want to find out more? Leeds City Region career learning the-lep.com/futuregoals About making careers choices inspiringyandh.co.uk About Apprenticeships getingofar.gov.uk About Higher Education gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk/start-your-journey/