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WEAF has been working in the background on special action groups to support the feedback from our members.
Introducing the Workforce and Skills Action Group
The Workforce and Skills Action Group, led by the WEAF Board of Directors, has been established to tackle the skills shortage in the aerospace industry and ensure businesses can attract and retain the talent they need.
This action-focused initiative works directly with WEAF members to address recruitment challenges and skills development in the South West.
Key Objectives
- Support WEAF members in securing and retaining a skilled workforce including signposting to relevant organisations that can provide additional guidance.
- Strengthen engagement between WEAF members and the wider skills landscape.
- Develop short-term and long-term actions to support skills growth, STEM initiatives, and workforce planning.
- Facilitate collaboration between businesses, educators, and policymakers.
- Identify key areas where WEAF can take direct action, form partnerships, or bridge gaps in workforce development.
A skilled workforce is essential to maintaining competitiveness in aerospace. WEAF is committed to creating real solutions that support recruitment, training, and retention across the industry.
Action to Date
WEAF Cluster Meetings
A series of cluster meetings began in late 2024 to address recruitment and retention challenges. These workshops highlighted common industry-wide issues and showcased successful strategies that businesses have implemented.
- 75% skills gap identified in the industry.
- Key takeaways and strategies from successful case studies.
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Additional Action Groups are also being established to address other key industry challenges which include:
- Membership
- Innovation (R & D)
- Supply Chain Group
Fancy joining one of our upcoming action groups?
Have your say and input – if you fancy joining one of our action groups then simply contact enquiries@weaf.co.uk