About Sector Strategy Groups

Semta's Sector Strategy Groups (SSGs) drive every aspect of our work. Led by employers, there is a Sector Strategy Group for each sector that Semta represents.

SSGs are mostly made up of senior employers and include professional and trade association members. This ensures that they truly represent the interests of the entire sector and all employers – large, medium and small.

Senior trades union members, government representatives and other stakeholders make up the balance of SSG membership.

How SSGs help Semta

As the main advisory bodies to Semta’s board, SSGs provide us with strategic leadership. They have led the development of Sector Skills Agreements, helping us to identify the critical issues that impact on the competitiveness of their sector.

With the voice of employers behind us, we have been able to tell government what is needed and get the decision-makers to act.

SSGs are now working with us to implement Sector Skills Agreements. Our partnership with them is key to helping us achieve our aim: to promote the business benefits of skills development to employers throughout the sectors.

How SSGs help employers

Employers from across the science, engineering and manufacturing technologies sectors are active members of Semta's Sector Strategy Groups. SSG membership is growing continually – and it gives employers a voice.

As an SSG member you have the power to influence skills provision in the UK to help your company get the skills it needs – now and in the future.

You can learn how other employers in your sector are dealing with common skills issues, discover what works and share best practice.

SSG members are part of a growing network of like-minded employers, committed to making a difference to the performance of their companies and their sectors.