The sector encompasses approximately 41,000 businesses and 384,000 employees.  Sector information

Replacement demand (i.e. the need to recruit new entrants to replace people leaving the sector due to retirement and other reasons) is expected to increase in the future.  Sector information

Employers have most often identified skills gaps in technical and practical skills, which is key to the success of the industries.  Sector information

Four English regions account for more than 50% of total UK employment in the sector, including: North West; East Midlands; Greater London; and Yorkshire and the Humber.  Regional and national dimension

There is an estimated replacement demand of 114,000 people between 2004-2014 to maintain the existing workforce skills.  Occupations

Managers have seen the fastest increase in employment shares over the past decade.  Occupations

The overall gender profile of the sector is now evenly split, but the sector as a whole suffers from an ageing workforce profile.  Equal opportunities

The qualification profile of the workforce has shifted upwards in recent years, suggesting that qualifications and skills requirements are increasing. 
Education and training

Sector information

This contains an overview of the sector as a whole, details future trends in employment together with skill gaps and workforce development issues.

Data and charts

Links to the charts contained within this sector are listed.

Regional and national dimension

Information on regional trends and differences, together with trends in the home nations including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Occupations

Information and trends on sectoral occupations.

Equal opportunities

Key information on equal opportunity issues specific to the sector.

Education and training

Education and training information and issues including work-based learning, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and further and higher education courses.

Research

A list of recent research publications which is intended to be a starting for those wishing for more detail on the sector.

Discussion

Thought-provoking and challenging questions to start discussions.

Sector summary: clothing, footwear, textiles and servicing

This summary gives a brief overview of the key trends in the sector.

Links and sources

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