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"The Norfolk Employment Growth Study (2005) shows that low GVA per head and a low proportion of graduates in the workforce are two factors that are strongly linked. The 2001 Census figures for all people aged 16-74, in employment (employees and self employed) with higher level qualifications Level 4 and above, i.e. first degrees, higher degrees, NVQ levels 4 and 5, HND, HNC and certain professional qualifications, in Norfolk is 17.4%. This compares with the East of England rate of 21.7% and a national figure of 24.7%.

Norfolk as a whole has one of the lowest proportions of graduates among its employees of any UK county, despite the high graduate retention from UEA, which causes the level in Norwich City to be much higher.

The policy implications revolve around the issue of how to get more graduate-employing companies into Norfolk. This is likely to improve the sectoral structure and also improve ?productivity? within sectors. The combination of a strong sectoral profile and high profile companies, along with a good quality of life could put Norfolk in a strong position to attract graduates. However at present this is not the case."

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I thank you. Now, back to work.

Posted By: Inbred Yokel on March 17th 2006 at 10:54:12

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