Regional Learning & Skills Observatory. Seasonal Report Summer 2011

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1 Regional Learning & Skills Observatory Seasonal Report Summer 2011

2 Regional Learning & Skills Observatory Seasonal Report Summer 2011 Introduction Welcome to the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory s second seasonal report. This report is based on data contained within the RLSO, highlighting data within key themes and sectors where there are peaks both positive and negative. In addition to a broad and brief regional overview, we have aimed to provide a county by county breakdown against each of the key themes identified. Please note that we have only highlighted headline data within this report, to act as a catalyst for individuals to use the Observatory more fully, should they wish to look at and identify the contributory and comparative data that sits both beneath and alongside the headlines highlighted within this report. Background to the Regional Learning Partnership South West Wales The Regional Learning Partnership South West Wales (RLPSWW) is a transformational partnership bringing education and regeneration partners together to help provide a better future for learners and potential learners across the South West Wales region. Since forming in 2007, the RLP has been recognised by the Welsh Government for its transformational work with regeneration and education organisations across counties within the region. The partnership is made up of key representatives from local government, higher education, further education, the third sector and private sector / work based learning organisations. Each one has made a commitment to work collaboratively across the areas of education and regeneration in the South West Wales region. Its main aim is to ensure that publicly-funded learning providers and associated organisations work collaboratively, effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the learners and the regional economy in South West Wales. The Regional Learning Partnership has 3 key pillars, one of which is the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; The aim of the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory for South West Wales is to improve access to local data and intelligence for learning, skills, and the labour market, through a single website. The transparency of data within the interactive maps and tables is key to the continued use and effectiveness of the Observatory. As a means to primarily identify the trends in data relating to employment, learning and skills within the region, it serves as a powerful tool to assist greater understanding, and to provide opportunities for further collaboration. 2

3 Contents Section Page Regional Summary 4 Carmarthenshire 9 Ceredigion 16 Neath Port Talbot 23 Pembrokeshire 30 Swansea 37 Glossary 45 To access the Observatory, please access the RLP Website at 3

4 Regional Summary Here are key statistics and data for South West Wales in the Summer months of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 midyear estimates, there were 744,634 people living in South West Wales People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population in the region, in 2010, was Padarn & Llanbadarn Fawr Sulien (Ceredigion) with 2,982 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the region was Hengoed 2 (Carmarthenshire), with 879 inhabitants. The population for the region s counties is listed below; County Number of People (June 2010 Mid-Year Estimates) Carmarthenshire 180,717 Ceredigion 76,938 Neath Port Talbot 137,392 Pembrokeshire 117,086 Swansea 232,501 South West Wales s Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of South West Wales, according to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates. Total Regional Population 744,634 Age Category Percentage Actual Number Number of people aged between 0 and 4 years 5.4% 40,417 Number of people aged between 0 and 15 years 17.5% 129,967 Number of people aged between 5 and 15 years 12.0% 89,550 Number of people aged between 14 and 19 years 7.9% 58,653 Number of people aged between 16 and 24 years 12.8% 95,170 Number of people aged between 16 and 29 years 18.4% 137,157 Number of people aged between years 62.6% 466,292 Number of people aged over 65+ years 19.9% 148,375 4

5 Vacancies The most recent data shows there were 3,660 vacancies in South West Wales during September 2011 that were notified to Job Centre Plus. Out of the 3,660 vacancies in South West Wales in September 2011, 76.5% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 15.1% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. 8.0% had been live unfilled for a period between 3 to 6 months. 0.2% had been live and unfilled between 6 months and 1 year. 0.1% had been live and unfilled between 1 and 2 years. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Vacancies Actual Figure % of Total Vacancies Actual Figure % of Total Vacancies Actual Figure Agriculture & Fishing Energy & Water Manufacturing Construction Distribution, Hotels & Restaurants Transport & Communications * Banking, Finance & Insurance Public Administration, Education & Health , , , Other Services TOTAL 100% 3, % 3, % 3,660 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 5

6 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 89,180 people of working age, claimed benefits within South West Wales. (Estimated 18.1% of the total working age population in the region / Estimated 12% of total working age and non-working age regional population) Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in South West Wales during the February 2011 quarter; Please note that previous quarterly data is available on the RLSO Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Feb 2011 Qtr -Percentage of total benefits claimed Feb 2011 Qtr Actual figure November 2010 Quarterly Percentages 54.6% 48, % 7.4% 6, % Job Seekers Allowance 17.5% 15, % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 7.9% 7, % Carer s Allowance 8.7% 7, % Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit 2.7% 2, % Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 1.2% 1, % No Change Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 15,764 people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in South West Wales. The table below shows how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants 15,559 15,850 15,764 The number of people aged between 17 and 24 in the region who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during this month was 5,815. The table below shows how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants 5,585 5,790 5,815 6

7 Education Further Education Institutions - Locations in South West Wales Map Legend - Coleg Ceredigion - Pembrokeshire College - Coleg Sir Gar - Gower College Swansea - Neath Port Talbot College *Highlighted above are the Further Education Institutions in South West Wales According to the latest data (Lifelong Learning Wales Records 2009/2010), these are the total number of registered courses undertaken by students in each Further Education Institution in South West Wales; Note that more than one course could be registered by each student Institution Number of Course Registrations Undertaken by Students All Subjects Coleg Ceredigion 6,325 Coleg Sir Gar 26,085 Gorseinon College (Pre-Merger) 28,785 Neath Port Talbot College 39,260 Pembrokeshire College 23,415 Swansea College (Pre-Merger) 27,090 *More detailed course breakdown for each Further Education Institution can be found under their relevant County breakdown (e.g. Coleg Sir Gar can be found under the Carmarthenshire heading) Qualifications Percentage of working age people with no qualifications Percentage of working age people with qualifications to NQF Levels 4-6 7

8 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there were 30,490 business units in South West Wales. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Business Unit Breakdown Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) % of total business units Actual Figure Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing ,380 Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing 4.7 1,420 Power & Water Construction ,150 Wholesale & Retail Trade ,725 Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services 8.3 2,525 Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities 7.0 2,120 Administrative & Support Service Activities 6.8 2,065 Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities 5.9 1,785 Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services 6.4 1,960 TOTAL ,485 * For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= Further detailed information and breakdowns at county level, for these themes and sectors, can be found overleaf 8

9 Carmarthenshire Here are key statistics and data for Carmarthenshire during the Summer of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates, there were 180,717 people living in Carmarthenshire People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population, for 2010 in the county, was Abergwili with 2,372 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the county was Hengoed 2, with 879 inhabitants As noted above, Abergwili has a population of 2, % of this total are aged between 0 and % of this total are aged between 16 and % of this total are aged between 16 to % of this total are above 65 years old The percentage of residents in Abergwili who were male was 49.4%. The percentage of females in the area was 50.6% Carmarthenshire Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of Carmarthenshire, according to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates. These figures can also be compared and contrasted to national figures, displayed in the third column. Population Structure Carmarthenshire Wales Number of People (30 th June 2010) 180,717 3,006,430 % of people 0-4 years (30 th June 2010) 5.4% 5.8% % of people 0-15 years (30 th June 2010) 17.9% 18.2% % of people 5-15 years (30 th June 2010) 12.5% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 7.6% 7.8% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 10.5% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 15.7% 18.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 61.2% 63.2% % of people 65+ years (30 th June 2010) 21.0% 18.6% 9

10 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there were 8,640 business units in Carmarthenshire. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) Actual Figure % of total county business units Regional % Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 2, Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Power & Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade 1, Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Administrative & Support Service Activities Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services TOTAL 8,635* 100% 100% For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= 10

11 Employment The table below gives a breakdown of employment by industry in Carmarthenshire. This data is taken from the 2009 Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) Important things to consider whilst looking at this table include; Total employment is defined as employees plus working proprietors Figures also may not add up due to rounding Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing does not include farm data A hyphen (-) represents a zero or a figure which is less than 50 Broad Industry Group Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Total Employment Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining, Quarrying & Utilities Manufacturing Construction Motor Trades Wholesale Retail Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services 100* - 300* , ,600 3, , ,200 2, ,700 3,100 5,100 8,900 1, ,700 1,200 2,300 3,800 Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Property Professional, Scientific & Technical 1, ,400 Business Administration and Support Services 2, ,600 Education 3,000 3,200 6,300 Health 5,900 4,900 11,100 Public Admin 3,800 1,000 4,800 Other 1,200 1,200 2,600 * This figure is an approximate value based on the BRES survey results. Other data contained within the online RLSO, from the Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics 2009, indicates that 8716 are employed within agriculture in Carmarthenshire. A direct link to this data is displayed below; geosubsetid= 11

12 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 20,960 people of working age, claimed benefits within Carmarthenshire. Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in Carmarthenshire during the February 2011 quarter; Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Percentage of total benefits claimed Actual figure Regional Percentage 55.9% 11, % 7.1% 1, % Job Seekers Allowance 16.7% 3, % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 7.2% 1, % Carer s Allowance 8.9% 1, % Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 2.9% % 1.3% % Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 3,573 (3.2% of the total working age population), people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in Carmarthenshire. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Claimants age population Claimants age population Claimants age population 3, % 3, % 3, % The number of people aged between 17 and 24, in the county who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during September 2011, was 1,315. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 1, % 1, % 1, % The LSOA in Carmarthenshire which had the most JSA Claimants in September 2011 was Glanymor 3 with 100 claimants. The LSOA with the lowest amount of JSA Claimants was Llangunnor 2 with 4 claimants. 12

13 Vacancies During September 2011, there were 836 vacancies in Carmarthenshire that were notified to Job Centre Plus The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in Carmarthenshire was Carmarthen Town South 2 with 199. The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in the Public Administration, Education and Health Sector was Carmarthen Town South 1 with 11 vacancies The map below shows the area of Carmarthen Town South 1. The 11 vacancies in Public Administration, Education and Health accounted for 11.7% of all vacancies in this LSOA Out of the 836 vacancies in Carmarthenshire during September 2011, 54.8% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 16.5% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. 28.6% had been live unfilled for a period between 3 to 6 months. 0.1% had been live and unfilled between 6 months and 1 year. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Agriculture & Fishing 0.7% 6 4.4% % 33 Energy & Water 0.0% 0 0.1% 1 0.0% 0 Manufacturing 2.8% % % 32 Construction 0.9% 7 1.4% % 29 Distribution, Hotels & 9.2% % % 104 Restaurants Transport & 1.3% % % 24 Communications * Banking, Finance & 67.5% % % 519 Insurance Public Administration, 14.9% % % 79 Education & Health Other Services 2.7% % % 16 TOTAL 100% % % 836 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 13

14 Education Further Education Coleg Sir Gar The map shows the locations of Coleg Sir Gar campuses around Carmarthenshire The large green circle shows the Graig Campus in Llanelli, while other campuses are displayed by the smaller red circles. These campuses include; Pibwrlwyd Campus Ammanford Campus Jobs Well Campus Gelli Aur Campus According to the latest data (LLWR 2009/2010) the total number of registered courses undertaken by learners, in all subjects, in Coleg Sir Gar was 26,085. The table below gives a breakdown of what qualifications learners are studying at the institution (*some numbers are rounded to avoid disclosure); Qualification Level Percentage of Total Learners Actual Number % of Learners studying GNVQ/AVCE 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying GCSE/VCE 1.0% 260 % of Learners studying AS/A2 5.9% 1,540 % of Learners studying NVQ 9.0% 2,325 % of Learners studying National Certificate/Diploma 4.8% 1,250 % of Learners studying First Certificate/Diploma 1.0% 250 % of Learners studying Key Skills 33.1% 8,645 % of Learners studying BTEC/OCN/Access Certificate/Diploma 12.3% 3,200 % of Learners studying Higher Education Level 1.3% 335 % of Learners studying Non-Classified Courses 31.7% 8,275 For further information on FE, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; &geosubsetid= 14

15 Other key facts about Carmarthenshire contained within the Observatory Health There were 259 children looked after by the Local Authority in Carmarthenshire, according to data published on the 31 st of March % of adults in Carmarthenshire are classed as overweight or obese, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) 5% of adults in Carmarthenshire were reported to be currently receiving treatment for diabetes, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) There were 131 live births to mothers aged 20 and under, according to the Office of National Statistics (2010 data) Agriculture The Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009)states that the total area farmed, in hectares, was 187,700 in Carmarthenshire The total number of cattle registered in Carmarthenshire for 2009 was 194,807, according Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009) Tourism There were 2.96 million visitors to Carmarthenshire in 2010, according to the annually published local authority STEAM reports Visitor numbers (2009) to some of Carmarthenshire s key attractions include 113,802 at the National Botanic Garden of Wales; 12,540 at Laugharne Castle and 19,825 at Dolaucothi Gold Mines 395 learners were registered for courses associated with Leisure, Travel and Tourism within Coleg Sir Gar for 2009/2010 Deprivation According to the latest figures published within the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (2011), Tyisha 2 and Bigyn 4 are the two most deprived areas in Carmarthenshire. Tyisha 2 is also classified as the 9 th most deprived area within the entire region Further detailed information on all of these themes and sectors can be found within the online Regional Learning and Skills Observatory for South West Wales. 15

16 Ceredigion Here are key statistics and data for Ceredigion during the Summer of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates, there were 76,938 people living in Ceredigion People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population, for 2010 in the county, was Padarn & Llanbadarn Fawr - Sulien with 2,982 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the county was Borth 1, with 999 inhabitants As noted above, Padarn & Llanbadarn Fawr - Sulien has a population of 2, % of this total are aged between 0 and % of this total are aged between 16 and % of this total are aged between 16 to % of this total are above 65 years old The percentage of residents in Padarn & Llanbadarn Fawr - Sulien who were male was 52.5%. The percentage of females in the area was 47.5% Ceredigion Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of Ceredigion, according to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates. These figures can also be compared and contrasted to national figures, displayed in the third column. Population Structure Ceredigion Wales Number of People (30 th June 2010) 76,938 3,006,430 % of people 0-4 years (30 th June 2010) 4.3% 5.8% % of people 0-15 years (30 th June 2010) 14.9% 18.2% % of people 5-15 years (30 th June 2010) 10.6% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 9.5% 7.8% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 18.4% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 23.1% 18.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 63.8% 63.2% % of people 65+ years (30 th June 2010) % 16

17 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there were 4,580 business units in Ceredigion. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Business Unit Breakdown Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) Actual Figure % of total county business units Regional % Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 1, Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Power & Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Administrative & Support Service Activities Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services TOTAL 4,580* 100% 100% For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= 17

18 Employment The table below gives a breakdown of employment by industry in Ceredigion. This data is taken from the 2009 Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) Important things to consider whilst looking at this table include; Total employment is defined as employees plus working proprietors Figures also may not add up due to rounding Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing does not include farm data A hyphen (-) represents a zero or a figure which is less than 50 Broad Industry Group Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Total Employment Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining, Quarrying & Utilities Manufacturing Construction Motor Trades Wholesale Retail Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services 100* - 300* , ,200 1, , ,200 1,900 3, ,000 1,400 2,700 Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Property Professional, Scientific & Technical ,100 Business Administration and Support Services Education 2,700 2,900 5,600 Health 2,000 1,900 4,000 Public Admin 1,500 1,000 2,500 Other ,500 * This figure is an approximate value based on the BRES survey results. Other data contained within the online RLSO, from the Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics 2009, indicates that 5692 are employed within agriculture in Ceredigion. A direct link to this data is displayed below; geosubsetid= 18

19 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 6,040 people of working age, claimed benefits within Ceredigion. Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in Ceredigion during the February 2011 quarter; Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Percentage of total benefits claimed Actual figure Regional Percentage 56.1% 3, % 8.6% % Job Seekers Allowance 15.9% % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 5.8% % Carer s Allowance 8.6% Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 3.3% % 1.7% % Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 958 (2.0% of the total working age population), people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in Ceredigion. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Claimants age population Claimants age population Claimants age population % % % The number of people aged between 17 and 24, in the county who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during September 2011, was 345. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and % % % The LSOA in Ceredigion which had the most JSA Claimants in September 2011 was Aberteifi/Cardigan - Teifi with 59 claimants. The LSOA with the lowest amount of JSA Claimants was Faenor 1 with 7 claimants. 19

20 Vacancies During September 2011, there were 238 vacancies in Ceredigion that were notified to Job Centre Plus The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in Ceredigion was Aberystwyth Canol/Central with 55. The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in the Public Administration, Education and Health Sector was Trefeurig with 13 vacancies The map below shows the area of Trefeurig. The 13 vacancies in Public Administration, Education and Health accounted for 100% of all vacancies in this LSOA Out of the 238 vacancies in Ceredigion during September 2011, 74.8% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 18.1% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. 5.0% had been live unfilled for a period between 3 to 6 months. 2.1% had been live and unfilled between 1 and 2 years. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Agriculture & Fishing 0.0% 0 0.5% 1 0.8% 2 Energy & Water 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 Manufacturing 0.8% 2 0.0% 0 0.8% 2 Construction 2.0% 5 1.0% 2 6.3% 15 Distribution, Hotels & 11.5% % % 36 Restaurants Transport & 10.3% % % 28 Communications * Banking, Finance & 45.2% % % 105 Insurance Public Administration, 17.9% % % 29 Education & Health Other Services 12.3% % % 21 TOTAL 100% % % 238 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 20

21 Education Further Education Coleg Ceredigion The map shows the locations of Coleg Ceredigion campuses around Ceredigion The large green circle shows the campus in Cardigan, while other campuses are displayed by the smaller red circles. These campuses include; Llanbadarn Campus Aberystwyth Information Centre According to the latest data (LLWR 2009/2010) the total number of registered courses undertaken by learners, in all subjects, in Coleg Ceredigion was 6,325. The table below gives a breakdown of what qualifications learners are studying at the institution (*some numbers are rounded to avoid disclosure); Qualification Level Percentage of Total Learners Actual Number % of Learners studying GNVQ/AVCE 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying GCSE/VCE 2.4% 150 % of Learners studying AS/A2 1.9% 120 % of Learners studying NVQ 7.0% 440 % of Learners studying National Certificate/Diploma 4.6% 290 % of Learners studying First Certificate/Diploma 1.3% 80 % of Learners studying Key Skills 21.3% 1,345 % of Learners studying BTEC/OCN/Access Certificate/Diploma 11.7% 740 % of Learners studying Higher Education Level 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying Non-Classified Courses 50.0% 3,160 For further information on FE, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; &geosubsetid= 21

22 Other key facts about Ceredigion contained within the Observatory Health There were 79 children looked after by the Local Authority in Ceredigion, according to data published on the 31 st of March % of adults in Ceredigion are classed as overweight or obese, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) 6% of adults in Ceredigion were reported to be currently receiving treatment for diabetes, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) There were 42 live births to mothers aged 20 and under, according to the Office of National Statistics (2010 data) Agriculture The Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009) states that the total area farmed, in hectares, was 142,445 in Ceredigion The total number of cattle registered in Ceredigion for 2009 was 107,720 according Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009) Tourism There were 2.73 million visitors to Ceredigion in 2010, according to the annually published local authority STEAM reports 50 learners were registered for courses associated with Leisure, Travel and Tourism within Coleg Ceredigion for 2009/2010 Deprivation According to the latest figures published within the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (2011), Aberteifi/Cardigan - Teifi and Aberteifi/Cardigan Rhyd y Fuwch are the two most deprived areas in Ceredigion. Aberteifi/Cardigan - Teifi is also classified as the 54 th most deprived area within the entire region Further detailed information on all of these themes and sectors can be found within the online Regional Learning and Skills Observatory for South West Wales. 22

23 Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Here are key statistics and data for NPT during the Summer of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates, there were 137,392 people living in NPT People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population, for 2010 in the county, was Coedffranc West with 2,503 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the county was Margam 1, with 1010 inhabitants As noted above, Coedffranc West has a population of 2, % of this total are aged between 0 and % of this total are aged between 16 and % of this total are aged between 16 to % of this total are above 65 years old The percentage of residents in Coedffranc West who were male was 48.5%. The percentage of females in the area was 51.5% Neath Port Talbot Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of NPT, according to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates. These figures can also be compared and contrasted to national figures, displayed in the third column. Population Structure Neath Port Talbot Wales Number of People (30 th June 2010) 137,392 3,006,430 % of people 0-4 years (30 th June 2010) 5.7% 5.8% % of people 0-15 years (30 th June 2010) 18.0% 18.2% % of people 5-15 years (30 th June 2010) 12.3% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 7.5% 7.8% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 11.0% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 16.8% 18.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 63.1% 63.2% % of people 65+ years (30 th June 2010) 18.9% 18.6% 23

24 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there are 3,595 business units in Neath Port-Talbot. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Business Unit Breakdown Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) Actual Figure % of total county business units Regional % Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Power & Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Administrative & Support Service Activities Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services TOTAL 3,595* 100% 100% For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= 24

25 Employment The table below gives a breakdown of employment by industry in Neath Port Talbot. This data is taken from the 2009 Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) Important things to consider whilst looking at this table include; Total employment is defined as employees plus working proprietors Figures also may not add up due to rounding Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing does not include farm data A hyphen (-) represents a zero or a figure which is less than 50 Broad Industry Group Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Total Employment Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining, Quarrying & Utilities Manufacturing Construction Motor Trades Wholesale Retail Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services 100* , ,900 2, , , ,400 1,800 2,800 4,900 1, , ,500 2,500 Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Property Professional, Scientific & Technical 1, ,600 Business Administration and Support Services 1, ,000 Education 1,100 2,500 3,600 Health 3,100 3,300 6,600 Public Admin 2,200 1,200 3,400 Other ,700 * This figure is an approximate value based on the BRES survey results. Other data contained within the online RLSO, from the Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics 2009, indicates that 617 are employed within agriculture in NPT. A direct link to this data is displayed below; geosubsetid= 25

26 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 21,610 people of working age, claimed benefits within Neath Port Talbot. Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in NPT during the February 2011 quarter; Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Percentage of total benefits claimed Actual figure Regional Percentage 56.6% 12, % 7.4% 1, % Job Seekers Allowance 15.8% 3, % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 7.7% 1, % Carer s Allowance 9.3% 2, Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 2.5% % 0.8% % Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 3,457 (4.0% of the total working age population), people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in NPT. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Claimants age population Claimants age population Claimants age population 3, % 3, % 3, % The number of people aged between 17 and 24, in the county who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during September 2011, was 1,410. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 1, % 1, % 1, % The LSOA in NPT which had the most JSA Claimants in September 2011 was Aberavon 4 with 87 claimants. The LSOA with the lowest amount of JSA Claimants was Bryn-coch North 2 with 9 claimants. 26

27 Vacancies During September 2011, there were 766 vacancies in NPT that were notified to Job Centre Plus The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in NPT was Coedffranc West with 399. The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in the Public Administration, Education and Health Sector was Bryn-coch South 3 with 12 vacancies The map below shows the area of Bryn-coch South 3. The 12 vacancies in Public Administration, Education and Health accounted for 54.6% of all vacancies in this LSOA Out of the 766 vacancies in NPT during September 2011, 86.7% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 13.3% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Agriculture & Fishing 0.1% 1 4.8% % 23 Energy & Water 0.7% 5 0.4% 2 0.0% 0 Manufacturing 2.5% % % 14 Construction 0.8% 6 0.8% 4 2.6% 20 Distribution, Hotels & 10.5% % % 53 Restaurants Transport & 1.0% 7 0.4% 2 3.0% 23 Communications * Banking, Finance & 73.6% % % 564 Insurance Public Administration, 6.8% % % 57 Education & Health Other Services 4.0% % % 12 TOTAL 100% % % 766 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 27

28 Education Further Education Neath Port Talbot College The map shows the locations of Neath Port Talbot College campuses around the county The large green circle shows the campus in Neath, while other campuses are displayed by the smaller red circles. These campuses include; Afan Campus Coleg Pontardawe Queen Street Centre Twyn yr Hydd House Construction Training Centre Building Crafts Training Centre Llandarcy Campus According to the latest data (LLWR 2009/2010) the total number of registered courses undertaken by learners, in all subjects, in Neath Port Talbot College was 39,260. The table below gives a breakdown of what qualifications learners are studying at the institution (*some numbers are rounded to avoid disclosure); Qualification Level Percentage of Total Learners Actual Number % of Learners studying GNVQ/AVCE 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying GCSE/VCE 1.3% 500 % of Learners studying AS/A2 9.4% 3,680 % of Learners studying NVQ 5.7% 2,235 % of Learners studying National Certificate/Diploma 2.4% 945 % of Learners studying First Certificate/Diploma 0.6% 220 % of Learners studying Key Skills 23.6% 9,270 % of Learners studying BTEC/OCN/Access Certificate/Diploma 18.8% 7,370 % of Learners studying Higher Education Level 1.2% 470 % of Learners studying Non-Classified Courses 37.1% 14,570 For further information on FE, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; &geosubsetid= 28

29 Other key facts about the Neath Port Talbot contained within the Observatory Health There were 412 children looked after by the Local Authority in Neath Port Talbot, according to data published on the 31 st of March % of adults in Neath Port Talbot are classed as overweight or obese, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) 7% of adults in Neath Port Talbot were reported to be currently receiving treatment for diabetes, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) There were 137 live births to mothers aged 20 and under, according to the Office of National Statistics (2010 data) Agriculture The Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009)states that the total area farmed, in hectares, was 17,512 in Neath Port Talbot The total number of cattle registered in Neath Port Talbot for 2009 was 7,428 according Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009) Tourism There were 1.35 million visitors to Neath Port Talbot in 2010, according to the annually published local authority STEAM reports Visitor numbers (2009) to some of NPT s key attractions include 203,800 at Margam Country Park; 20,267 at Aberdulais Falls and 170,051 at the Gnoll Estate 700 learners were registered for courses associated with Leisure, Travel and Tourism within Neath Port Talbot College for 2009/2010 Deprivation According to the latest figures published within the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (2011), Cymmer 2 and Aberavon 4 are the two most deprived areas in Neath Port Talbot. Cymmer 2 is also classified as the 4 th most deprived area within the entire region Further detailed information on all of these themes and sectors can be found within the online Regional Learning and Skills Observatory for South West Wales. 29

30 Pembrokeshire Here are key statistics and data for Pembrokeshire during the Summer of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates, there were 117,086 people living in Pembrokeshire People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population, for 2010 in the county, was Milford North with 2,529 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the county was Tenby South 1, with 1,007 inhabitants As noted above, Milford North has a population of 2, % of this total are aged between 0 and % of this total are aged between 16 and % of this total are aged between 16 to % of this total are above 65 years old The percentage of residents in Milford North who were male was 48.3%. The percentage of females in the area was 51.7% Pembrokeshire Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of Pembrokeshire, according to the 30 th of June 2010 midyear estimates. These figures can also be compared and contrasted to national figures, displayed in the third column. Population Structure Pembrokeshire Wales Number of People (30 th June 2010) 117,086 3,006,430 % of people 0-4 years (30 th June 2010) 5.5% 5.8% % of people 0-15 years (30 th June 2010) 18.5% 18.2% % of people 5-15 years (30 th June 2010) 13.0% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 7.8% 7.8% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 10.1% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 14.7% 18.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 59.7% 63.2% % of people 65+ years (30 th June 2010) 21.8% 18.6% 30

31 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there were 6,365 business units in Pembrokeshire. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Business Unit Breakdown Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) Actual Figure % of total county Regional % business units Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing 1, Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Power & Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade 1, Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Administrative & Support Service Activities Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services TOTAL 6,365* 100% 100% For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= 31

32 Employment The table below gives a breakdown of employment by industry in Pembrokeshire. This data is taken from the 2009 Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) Important things to consider whilst looking at this table include; Total employment is defined as employees plus working proprietors Figures also may not add up due to rounding Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing does not include farm data A hyphen (-) represents a zero or a figure which is less than 50 Broad Industry Group Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Total Employment Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining, Quarrying & Utilities Manufacturing Construction Motor Trades Wholesale Retail Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services 100* - 200* , ,400 2, , ,200 1,900 3,400 5,900 1, ,100 1,900 3,100 5,700 Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Property Professional, Scientific & Technical ,500 Business Administration and Support Services 1, ,400 Education 1,900 3,100 5,000 Health 2,900 2,500 5,600 Public Admin 1, ,200 Other 1,100 1,000 2,300 * This figure is an approximate value based on the BRES survey results. Other data contained within the online RLSO, from the Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics 2009, indicates that 5565 are employed within agriculture in Pembrokeshire. A direct link to this data is displayed below; geosubsetid= 32

33 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 12,160 people of working age, claimed benefits within Pembrokeshire. Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in Pembrokeshire during the February 2011 quarter; Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Percentage of total benefits claimed Actual figure Regional Percentage 49.3% 6, % 7.6% % Job Seekers Allowance 20.8% 2, % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 8.6% 1, % Carer s Allowance 9.2% 1, Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 3.0% % 1.5% % Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 2,224 (3.2% of the total working age population), people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in Pembrokeshire. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Claimants age population Claimants age population Claimants age population 2, % 2, % 2, % The number of people aged between 17 and 24, in the county who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during September 2011, was 725. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and % % % The LSOA in Pembrokeshire which had the most JSA Claimants in September 2011 was Milford East with 117 claimants. The LSOA with the lowest amount of JSA Claimants was Martletwy with 6 claimants. 33

34 Vacancies During September 2011, there were 353 vacancies in Pembrokeshire that were notified to Job Centre Plus The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in Pembrokeshire was Haverfordwest Castle with 32. The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in the Public Administration, Education and Health Sector was Johnston with 13 vacancies The map below shows the area of Johnston. The 13 vacancies in Public Administration, Education and Health accounted for 92.9% of all vacancies in this LSOA Out of the 353 vacancies in Pembrokeshire during September 2011, 84.4% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 9.6% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. 3.7% had been live unfilled for a period of between 3 to 6 months. 2.3% had been live unfilled between 6 months and 1 year. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Agriculture & Fishing 0.0% 0 1.7% 5 0.0% 0 Energy & Water 0.0% 0 0.3% 1 0.3% 1 Manufacturing 2.9% 9 4.4% % 19 Construction 1.0% 3 6.4% % 13 Distribution, Hotels & 36.0% % % 59 Restaurants Transport & 1.0% 3 0.7% 2 4.5% 16 Communications * Banking, Finance & 34.1% % % 174 Insurance Public Administration, 23.2% % % 60 Education & Health Other Services 1.9% 6 6.1% % 11 TOTAL 100% % % 353 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 34

35 Education Further Education Pembrokeshire College The map shows the locations of Pembrokeshire College campuses around the county The large green circle shows the campus in Haverfordwest, while Milford Haven MITEC Campus is displayed by the smaller red circle. According to the latest data (LLWR 2009/2010) the total number of registered courses undertaken by learners, in all subjects, in Pembrokeshire College was 23,415. The table below gives a breakdown of what qualifications learners are studying at the institution (*some numbers are rounded to avoid disclosure); Qualification Level Percentage of Total Learners Actual Number % of Learners studying GNVQ/AVCE 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying GCSE/VCE 1.0% 225 % of Learners studying AS/A2 2.5% 585 % of Learners studying NVQ 11.9% 2,775 % of Learners studying National Certificate/Diploma 2.6% 605 % of Learners studying First Certificate/Diploma 0.7% 175 % of Learners studying Key Skills 22.8% 5,345 % of Learners studying BTEC/OCN/Access Certificate/Diploma 26.9% 6,300 % of Learners studying Higher Education Level 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying Non-Classified Courses 31.6% 7,405 For further information on FE, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; &geosubsetid= 35

36 Other key facts about the Pembrokeshire contained within the Observatory Health There were 154 children looked after by the Local Authority in Pembrokeshire, according to data published on the 31 st of March % of adults in Pembrokeshire are classed as overweight or obese, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) 6% of adults in Pembrokeshire were reported to be currently receiving treatment for diabetes, according to the Annual Welsh Health Survey (2009/2010) There were 106 live births to mothers aged 20 and under, according to the Office of National Statistics (2010 data) Agriculture The Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009)states that the total area farmed, in hectares, was 131,115 in Pembrokeshire The total number of cattle registered in Pembrokeshire for 2009 was 180,740 according Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics (2009) Tourism There were 4.2 million visitors to Pembrokeshire in 2010, according to the annually published local authority STEAM reports Visitor numbers (2009) to some of Pembrokeshire s key attractions include 26,288 at St Davids Bishop s Palace and 29,484 at Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort 950 learners were registered for courses associated with Leisure, Travel and Tourism within Pembrokeshire College for 2009/2010 Deprivation According to the latest figures published within the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (2011), Pembroke Dock Llanion 1 and Pembroke: Monkton are the two most deprived areas in Pembrokeshire. Pembroke Dock Llanion 1 is also classified as the 12 th most deprived area within the entire region Further detailed information on all of these themes and sectors can be found within the online Regional Learning and Skills Observatory for South West Wales. 36

37 Swansea Here are key statistics and data for Swansea during the Summer of 2011; According to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates, there were 232,501 people living in Swansea People Number of People The LSOA with the single highest population, for 2010 in the county, was Gorseinon 1 with 2,533 people. The LSOA with the single lowest population in the county was Pennard 1, with 995 inhabitants As noted above, Gorseinon 1 has a population of 2, % of this total are aged between 0 and % of this total are aged between 16 and % of this total are aged between 16 to % of this total are above 65 years old The percentage of residents in Gorseinon 1 who were male was 48.3%. The percentage of females in the area was 51.7% Swansea Population Age Range Below is an age group profile for the population of Swansea, according to the 30 th of June 2010 mid-year estimates. These figures can also be compared and contrasted to national figures, displayed in the third column. Population Structure Swansea Wales Number of People (30 th June 2010) 232,501 3,006,430 % of people 0-4 years (30 th June 2010) 5.6% 5.8% % of people 0-15 years (30 th June 2010) 17.1% 18.2% % of people 5-15 years (30 th June 2010) 11.5% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 7.8% 7.8% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 15.1% 12.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 21.8% 18.5% % of people years (30 th June 2010) 64.5% 63.2% % of people 65+ years (30 th June 2010) 18.3% 18.6% 37

38 Economy Businesses According to the latest data available (IDBR Data- 22 nd of March 2010) there are 7,310 business units in Swansea. *(The data for Number of Business Units has been rounded to avoid disclosure) Business Unit Breakdown Businesses by Industry (SIC 2007) Actual Figure % of total county business units Regional % Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining & Quarrying Manufacturing Power & Water Construction Wholesale & Retail Trade 1, Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services Information & Communication Finance & Insurance Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Administrative & Support Service Activities Public Administration & Defence Education Human Health & Social Work Activities Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Other Services TOTAL 7,310* 100% 100% For further information on Businesses, follow the link below to the data on the Regional Learning & Skills Observatory; geosubsetid= 38

39 Employment The table below gives a breakdown of employment by industry in Swansea. This data is taken from the 2009 Business Register Employment Survey (BRES) Important things to consider whilst looking at this table include; Total employment is defined as employees plus working proprietors Figures also may not add up due to rounding Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing does not include farm data A hyphen (-) represents a zero or a figure which is less than 50 Broad Industry Group Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees Total Employment Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Mining, Quarrying & Utilities Manufacturing Construction Motor Trades Wholesale Retail Transport & Storage (inc Postal) Accommodation & Food Services , ,100 4, ,100 1, ,300 2, ,600 4,500 7,300 12,600 2, ,800 2,500 4,500 7,600 Information & Communication 2, ,900 Finance & Insurance 3,300 1,000 4,400 Property ,100 Professional, Scientific & Technical 2, ,100 Business Administration and Support Services 4,700 3,300 8,200 Education 5,900 5,700 11,700 Health 10,400 7,600 18,400 Public Admin 9,200 2,400 11,600 Other 1,900 1,900 4,200 * This figure is an approximate value based on the BRES survey results. Other data contained within the online RLSO, from the Welsh Agricultural Small Area Statistics 2009, indicates that 990 are employed within agriculture in Swansea. A direct link to this data is displayed below; geosubsetid= 39

40 Benefits The most recent quarterly data, (Department of Work & Pensions February 2011) shows that 28,410 people of working age, claimed benefits within Swansea. Here is a breakdown of the benefits claimed in Swansea during the February 2011 quarter; Type of Benefit ESA, Incapacity Benefits or Severe Disablement Allowance Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Industrial Injuries Benefits Percentage of total benefits claimed Actual figure Regional Percentage 53.9% 15, % 7.3% 2, % Job Seekers Allowance 18.4% 5, % Income Support with a child under 16 and no partner 8.8% 2, % Carer s Allowance 7.8% 2, Other Income Support (Including IS Disability Premium) or Pension Credit Widow s Benefit, Bereavement Benefit or Industrial Death Benefit 2.6% % 1.1% % Monthly data for September 2011 shows that there were a total of 5,552 (3.7% of the total working age population), people claiming Job Seeker s Allowance in Swansea. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Total JSA % of working Claimants age population Claimants age population Claimants age population 5, % 5, % 5, % The number of people aged between 17 and 24, in the county who were claiming Job Seekers Allowance during September 2011, was 2,020. The table below shows the trend of how these figures have varied over the summer and late summer months; July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 Total JSA Claimants (Aged 17 to 24) % of total JSA claimants who are aged between 17 and 24 1, % 2, % 2, % The LSOA in Swansea which had the most JSA Claimants in September 2011 was Castle 2 with 149 claimants. The LSOA with the lowest amount of JSA Claimants was Killay North 1 with 5 claimants. 40

41 Vacancies During September 2011, there were 1,467 vacancies in Swansea that were notified to Job Centre Plus The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in Swansea was Castle 2 with 371. The LSOA with the highest number of vacancies in the Public Administration, Education and Health Sector was Llansamlet 1 with 129 vacancies The map below shows the area of Llansamlet 1. The 129 vacancies in Public Administration, Education and Health accounted for 50.6% of all vacancies in this LSOA Out of the 1,467 vacancies in Swansea during September 2011, 81.9% had been live unfilled for less than 1 month. 16.2% had been live unfilled for a period of between 1 to 3 months. 1.9% had been live unfilled for a period of between 3 to 6 months. Vacancy Breakdown The table below shows in which industries the vacancies were based during the late summer months of Industry July August September % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure % of Total Actual Figure Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Agriculture & Fishing 0.2% 2 0.8% % 12 Energy & Water 0.1% 1 0.1% 1 0.1% 2 Manufacturing 1.4% % % 29 Construction 0.9% % % 28 Distribution, Hotels & 14.0% % % 110 Restaurants Transport & 1.1% % % 69 Communications * Banking, Finance & 52.7% % % 756 Insurance Public Administration, 22.5% % % 413 Education & Health Other Services 7.3% % % 48 TOTAL 100% 1, % 1, % 1,467 * Figures contained in the Banking, Finance, Insurance indicator, are influenced by the fact that recruitment agency jobs notified to Job Centre Plus are coded under the heading (irrespective of what industry the job is actually in) * The number of vacancies notified to Job Centre Plus is estimated to represent 19% of total vacancies in the job market (Job Centre Plus) 41

42 Education Further Education Gower College Swansea The map shows the locations of Gower College Swansea campuses around the county The large green circle shows the Tycoch campus while other campuses are displayed by the smaller red circles. These campuses include; Llwyn y Bryn Campus Kingsway Centre Skills & Enterprise for Business Centre Data currently held on the RLSO, taken from the LLWR database, is pre-merger. This means that Gorseinon College and Swansea College data are held separately. When 2010/2011 LLWR data becomes available, Gower College Swansea will be represented in the RLSO Seasonal Reports instead of two separate tables. In this instance however the two institutions are represented individually. Gorseinon College According to the latest data (LLWR 2009/2010) the total number of registered courses undertaken by learners, in all subjects, in Gorseinon College was 28,785. The table below gives a breakdown of what qualifications learners are studying at the institution (*some numbers are rounded to avoid disclosure); Qualification Level Percentage of Total Learners Actual Number % of Learners studying GNVQ/AVCE 0.0% 0 % of Learners studying GCSE/VCE 1.9% 540 % of Learners studying AS/A2 23.4% 6,740 % of Learners studying NVQ 1.9% 555 % of Learners studying National Certificate/Diploma 4.0% 1,140 % of Learners studying First Certificate/Diploma 0.5% 140 % of Learners studying Key Skills 14.8% 4,265 % of Learners studying BTEC/OCN/Access Certificate/Diploma 9.0% 2,590 % of Learners studying Higher Education Level 0.4% 110 % of Learners studying Non-Classified Courses 44.1% 12,705 42