ADDRESSING skill shortages in Dorset is 'crucial' for the recovery of the hospitality sector says the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Sara Uzzell, Deputy Chair of Dorset LEP, said the partnership will continue to support businesses while focusing on young people’s career skills and education.

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This will be done through the Dorset Skills Advisory Panel & Board which brings key stakeholders from business, local authorities and learning providers together.

“We are actively shaping the future skills solutions required for the local economy to recover, aspire and thrive,” said Ms Uzzell.

The shortage of people with the skills required across the county’s sectors was presented in the LEP’s skills report along with research findings to support the claims.

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Ms Uzzell said: “These link to key priority areas for the themes of place, recovery and future as outlined in Dorset’s Skills Strategy.

“It is critical to future-proof Dorset by providing the support needed to enable our people and businesses to regroup and rebuild through coordinated investment in business, skills and infrastructure.”