Elaine is principal of the largest further education college in the Liverpool City Region delivering academic, technical and professional skills across further education, higher education and apprenticeships. Her previous roles include strategic director of transformation at Manchester City Council and area director for Greater Merseyside at the Learning and Skills Council.
Asif Hamid MBE, chair of the LEP said:
“The LEP continues to attract the highest calibre of leaders from across the City Region and I am delighted to welcome Elaine to the Board. Elaine’s depth of expertise and knowledge of education and skills will be a tremendous asset to us and we all look forward to working with her to ensure the City Region delivers the skills that businesses need as part of a more inclusive economy.”
Elaine Bowker, principal of The City of Liverpool College said:
“I am delighted to have been selected to represent the vital role that further education plays in providing the skills that our city region needs in order to grow.
“The skills gap is an issue faced by many industries and businesses across the country, and I’m passionate about working with fellow board members to put skills at the top of the agenda and bring about positive change. As principal of the largest college in Liverpool City Region, I’m well aware of the talent that exists in the area and the potential to drive our economy forwards, through a continued focus on skills, giving Liverpool City Region’s residents the best shot at becoming the leaders of tomorrow.”
