In written evidence, DWP said that it intends to expand its skills offer. In response to this report, it should set out its plans in detail. In particular, it should explain how its offer will focus on the skills for which there is increased demand, particularly digital and AI skills. It should ensure that its offer is not just aimed at people who are in the early stages of their career, but at older workers who may also want or need to retrain.

In written evidence, DWP said that it intends to expand its skills offer. In response to this report, it should set out its plans in detail. In particular, it should explain how its offer will focus on the skills for which there is increased demand, particularly digital and AI skills. It should ensure that its offer is not just aimed at people who are in the early stages of their career, but at older workers who may also want or need to retrain. Type: recommendation | Number: 20 | Paragraph: 107 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Skills Offer is jointly pursued across government. DfE in England and Devolved Administrations in Scotland and Wales lead on funding and commissioning the training offer, and DWP plays a critical role in actively influencing that offer and creating access to training for DWP customers. DWP is ex