A City Region brought to life by its people and loved for its spirit, we’re rolling out opportunities for all.
Inspiring the minds of creative thinkers, scientists and innovative creators, our assets are built for those who want to generate change, drive new ideas and pursue excellence in their field.
From creating the next wave of entrepreneurs, health specialists and computer experts to equipping young people to develop our region, care for our communities and entertain the nation, Liverpool City Region is inspiring people of the future.
With access to 3.9 million working-age population within one hours drive time, the City Region provides businesses with a large skilled workforce and a thriving student population of over 250,000.
Whether it be through an apprenticeship, university or starting your own business, we are working with businesses and residents to be a pioneer in delivering the skills needed for a sustainable successful future for all.
250,000
Students developing specialist expertise at 12 universities
Of students return to the City Region post-graduation
91%
Of University of Liverpool’s research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
Nobel Prize winners amongst the University of Liverpool’s alumni and faculty
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Training and careers programme to plug skills gaps
Senior business volunteers working to transform careers education
Of graduates find employment in the City Region
University Technical College in the UK specialising in Life Science for 14 -19-year olds
A well-educated City Region
Almost a third of people in the region are educated to degree level. With highly respected and acclaimed universities to choose from, many companies invest here due to our academic research programmes and deep pool of graduates.
Each year over 250,000 students from all over the world study at the 12 universities in our wider catchment area with graduate retention rates some of the highest in the country.
We have four top performing universities right in the heart of the City Region. The University of Liverpool has 91% of its research ranked world-leading or internationally excellent and is driving the City Regions’ knowledge economy through close collaboration with fellow universities, industry and the NHS. It also has one of the oldest law departments in the UK with a research-led programme providing a rigorous intellectual as well as practical introduction to the profession and leading to real-life impact on policy.
Liverpool John Moores University offers over 200 undergraduate courses which through its strong links with industry includes specialist courses in areas such as International Banking and Finance at the Liverpool Business School along with a popular Executive MBA programme.
Liverpool Hope University is ranked second in the UK for graduate employability due to its tailored graduate programme for SMEs in everything from Software Engineering and Human Biology to Digital Creativity and Film Production.
Edge Hill University holds the accolade of Modern University of the Year in the Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and has a strong focus on developing skills with real world application.
KEY FACTS & FIGURES
The University of Liverpool has one of the top ten Computer Science departments in the UK
91% of the University of Liverpool’s research is rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent‘
InnovateHer – value-led social enterprise specialising in digital and tech education for girls aged 13-16
First University Technical College in the UK specialising in Life Science for 14 -19-year olds
“The pace of change in the professional services market means we need to have access to the next generation of talent and technology alongside resources that help deliver greater efficiencies. Thanks to our partnership with The University of Liverpool, we’ve been able to achieve this by working with academics on using software to perform legal reasoning.”
Dr Catriona Wolfenden – Partner, Weightmans LLP
Shaping the skills of the future
Across the City Region there is a coordinated approach by industry to collaborate with education partners to design programmes and funding to develop our talent, giving equal importance to technical and academic qualifications.
As only one of its kind in the UK, our Skills for Growth plan is designed to address skills shortages and ensure talent is readily available to businesses and investors when needed.
With almost 1 million residents of working age living directly in the City Region, we have agreements and plans in place to support our key sectors and those in it. This includes our £8.1m Skills Bootcamps for training in construction, digital, engineering, green skills, HGV drivers, and rail, a great way for businesses coming to the region to find local talent.
We also work closely with schools within the region – helping to shape curriculums and point students in the direction of thriving sectors. The Liverpool City Region Careers Hub – powered by Growth Platform, is currently engaged with 134 schools and over 100 Enterprise Advisers. Partnerships include All About STEM, Shaping Futures, and Elevate EBP – who connect young people with business professionals.
Whether it’s access to skilled employees, a thriving hub of culture, or world-leading innovation in a place committed to a greener, more sustainable future, you’ll find it all here.
Discover what Liverpool City Region has to offer you
Download our Liverpool City Region fact sheet as a summary of the benefits of locating or expanding here.
Whether it’s access to skilled employees, a thriving hub of culture, or world-leading innovation in a place committed to a greener, more sustainable future, you’ll find it all here.
Why Liverpool City Region?
From access to over 620 worldwide destinations to our thriving nightlight, discover the range of possibilities we have to offer.
Digital Creative & Technology
Home to some of the most advanced computing, data and AI technologies in the world, discover what our capabilities can do for your scientific discoveries.
Inspiring Innovation
This is a place of transformation, where the ingenuity and creativity of people is helping to pioneer the ideas, industries, and infrastructure of the future.
Get in touch
Whatever your business ambition, requirement or opportunity – talk to one of our team to see how we can help. We are in the business of delivering value, success and excellence and we’re waiting to speak with you.
