Available Quote by Digby Jones, Baron Jones of Birmingham
“This is about putting education absolutely in the centre of enterprise and then using the traditions of Birmingham to inspire and grow. If you have knowledge and business linked together you will grow well, you go further down the innovative path and actually you create more and more jobs. Those jobs will only be available for people with skills but they will be real sustainable employments. That is how important innovation is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Birmingham Business Forum, 2010
Linking education with enterprise drives innovation and sustainable jobs.
In simple terms: Education fuels business growth.
Key Takeaway
Invest in skill‑focused education.
Themes
education
innovation
economics
employment
skill development
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
forward‑looking
Type
business
educational
When to use this quote
- vocational training
- industry‑university partnerships
- startup incubators
- policy planning
Key Concepts
Human capital
entrepreneurship
regional development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can curricula stay ahead of industry needs?
- What incentives encourage businesses to train workers?
A Different Perspective
Education alone isn’t enough without market demand.
