Part of the role of SkillsActive is to draw together the expertise of training providers and the needs of employers to match the expectations of individuals.

To help ensure the services it offers meet the requirements of each of these groups SkillsActive consults with different expert groups made up of specialist representatives from training providers, employers and individuals.

We also work closely with NGBs, training providers, funding and development agencies.

Much of our work with our sectors comes through expert groups and committees, and in the outdoors we are engaged with the following groups:

Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee

Made up from representatives from stakeholders from the UK adventure activities sector the AAIAC aims to identify and promote good practise, and to advise government and its agencies accordingly.

Outdoor Employers' Group

SkillsActive’s OEG ensures a co-ordinated view on issues particular to the outdoors part of the sector and helps to lead and direct issues such as workforce development, labour market research and training frameworks.