Knowsley Community College 2019 Prospectus

REAL OPPORTUNITIES LOWCARBON The region has established itself as a major offshore wind energy hub and is in a strong position to capture the job growth potential from a low carbon economy. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Manufacturing is vital to the Liverpool City Region economy, which is home to some of the UK’s largest manufacturing companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Unilever. CREATIVEAND DIGITAL The region has a diverse heritage in music, film, television, theatre, literature, gaming, media and digital applications. Contributes £3.2bn to the overall economy Home to 3,500 thriving businesses Employs over 22,000 people in 1,400 businesses As the economy of Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area grows, we ensure that our students have access to employment opportunities across innovative growth sectors in the region. The areas identified are: 12