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<p>Through the West of England Growth Deal, the Government is investing over £212
million in the region to create and safeguard up to 5,000 jobs, and generate up to
£180 million in public and private investment. Investment will also be focused on
ensuring the West of England has the right skills within the workforce and key sectors
such as: aerospace and advanced manufacturing; creative and digital media; and high-tech
industries.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This Growth Deal builds on the significant
investment the Government has already made in the Bristol region through: the Bristol
City Deal; Regional Growth Fund; and Growing Places Fund. Moving forward, the Government,
the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership, business and local councils will
continue to work together to support economic growth, attract inward investment, and
ensure the skills needs of the local area are met .</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A
task force based on the Skills and Jobs Retention Group, including local and national
Government, local partners, Rolls Royce, the supply chain and others will be established
to ensure we do all we can. The Group has a successful track record at redeploying
engineering talent with other, growing businesses, most recently working with BAe.
Contact has already been made with Rolls Royce to discuss how this can best operate
alongside the support that the company itself will offer.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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