3.2.2
Original Document
On the other hand, Birmingham remains under-represented in the higher value added sectors that generate greater wealth and pay higher wages. Its employment in the Financial and Business sector is still lower than the UK Core Cities’ average. It has fewer jobs in R&D and knowledge-intensive business services. The working age population in the city has lower skills than the national average and this is seen as inhibiting its growth potential. Universities and education generally are seen as one of the key tools for raising the city’s performance.
Plain English Translation
Birmingham still has fewer jobs that other cities in some high-pay areas like finance and some business types like research.
The people old enough to work in Birmingham have, fewer skills than people in some other cities — and are less skilled than average workers in the UK — we see that as a reason that Birmingham may not be as successful.
Universities and other education could help this.