PSS launches The Education Landscape: PSS Guide for Employers

PSS has released The Education Landscape: PSS Guide for Employers, a resource developed with the support of Gatsby to help ports understand and navigate the education and skills landscape. The guide brings together practical information and case studies, showing how working with schools, colleges, and universities can support port workforce development.

The world of technical education can be complex, with different pathways and evolving standards. Understanding how to engage with education providers is increasingly important for ports – whether to recruit new talent, support the local community, or upskill existing staff. This new guide provides information on how to approach these opportunities.

The guide includes:

• Explanations of key education pathways – including apprenticeships, T Levels, and Higher Technical Qualifications – and their relevance to workforce planning.
• Suggestions for getting involved, from workplace experiences to supporting course development.

The guide includes:

• Clarifying the education system and identifying opportunities to engage.
• Developing skills and succession planning.
• Supporting professional development for existing staff.
• Strengthening community links and company reputation.