Some targets set by review will not be met, according to a skills adviser.
There is not a UK skills shortage yet, but there might be if people and businesses do not take advantage of training opportunities, an expert has warned.
Jean Llewellyn, chairperson of the National Skills Academy Strategic Network, spoke to Personnel Today about the influence of the Leitch Review.
She said the targets set by the 2006 review were "huge" and it would be almost impossible for the UK to expect to fulfil every recommendation.
"It will be a struggle. The right infrastructure is being put in place now we need to give things time to settle in and get embedded," Ms Llewellyn said.
"We will make great progress but I'm not sure we will meet every single one."
Lord Sandy Leitch's targets included a Level 2 benchmark for 90 per cent of UK adults.
Personnel Today noted the review warned Britain could suffer economically if skills targets are not met.
A National Skills Academy for IT will be launched in 2009 and aims to bring together employers, educators and stakeholders to meet the skills needs of the IT workforce.
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