Solihull has the strongest economy in the West Midlands and the Solihull workforce is the most productive in terms of gross value added per capita. Over half the population are employed in managerial, professional or technical roles, compared to a West Midlands average of 40%. Solihull has the strongest economy in the West Midlands and acts as a key regional growth driver with a business profile similar to the South East of England.
Higher education: Five universities with over 60,000 students (2010) are within a 12 mile radius from Solihull Town Centre.
Sector strength: With over 10,600 employees, Construction & Building Technologies is Solihull’s largest sector by employment with roles focusing on high skilled construction, architecture and engineering. Plus Solihull supports a strong workforce employed within the high value added manufacturing sector with expertise in low carbon, intelligent transportation systems and niche vehicles.
Growth: 80% employment growth has been experienced in Solihull in the creative industries sector – including digital media, advertising and architecture companies.
Support and assistance: Solihull Council is committed to supporting companies looking to recruit, relocate or train staff through co-ordinating a package of support to meet individual requirements.