Quality Opportunity
People & Skills
Derby boasts a multi-skilled and flexible workforce, which is able to adapt to the diverse sectors in the local economy. Investment in training is a key element in supporting lifelong learning and skills development in the workplace. This helps to retain skills in the city and enable employers to positively respond to ever changing work and production practices.
With a travel to work population of 1.5 million and access to six million people within one hour, availability of a skilled workforce is one of Derby's main strengths. There are 15 universities based within one hour of the city, offering wide access to a skilled workforce.
