We've launched a new campaign, Get the Nation Learning! Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive. 💡 We need you to be a part of it, and there's a range of ways that you can get involved. Find out how: getthenationlearning.org.uk #GetTheNationLearning

We're thrilled to announce our new Director of Policy and Research: @emilyishness.bsky.social! ⭐ Emily will join us from @ageingbetter.bsky.social and will hold overall responsibility for research, policy and development across L&W. Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...

"The Government's upcoming green paper on disability benefits needs to widen support beyond the one in ten out-of-work disabled people who get help to find work each year." 💬 @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest labour market statistics released by ONS.

We've won gold! 💫 We are delighted to receive a gold accreditation from Investors in People. Thank you to everyone at L&W for promoting lifelong learning and better work, not just through our policy and research but also through our workplace culture. 🧡 learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗

We're hiring for a new Director of Policy and Research! In this key senior leadership role, you would lead research and development across learning, skills and employment areas, and contribute to policy which influences a fair and prosperous society. Find out more and apply by 24 March. 📨⬇️

Registrations are now open for the Employment and Skills Convention 2025! 📣 📅 Tuesday 1 July 📍 Central London This year's convention will explore the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. Don't miss out: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emp...

Really pleased to see that @learnworkuk.bsky.social research on widening access to apprenticeships highlighted here. It's important that people from all backgrounds have access to apprenticeships at all levels and have support to progress their careers. learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...

Really proud to be working with the West Midlands Combined Authority to deliver the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards 2025 🏆 Get nominating inspiring learners, educators, providers and employers now!

“A further worrying rise means there are now 1.25 million young people not in work or full-time education, up 29% since the pandemic.” ✍️ @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS. learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...

Looking forward to chairing this @learnworkuk.bsky.social webinar on Thursday. We'll discuss the #PIAAC findings and implications for #AdultSkills policy and practice

“Almost 9m adults still have low literacy and numeracy... We need a renewed focus on English, maths and digital skills for adults.” ✍️ L&W chief exec @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the Survey of Adult Skills (#PIAAC) published today. learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...

Join us on 12 Dec to explore the results of OECD’s Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). 🔍📺 We'll be joined by Rebecca Wheater (NFER), Andreas Schleicher (OECD), Sarah Waite (Get Further), Verity Davidge (Make UK), Alex Stevenson (L&W) and Emily Jones (L&W). learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/pia...

Based on what we know so far about GBW WP (due 12.30), there is welcome focus on joining up support locally: - £125m for 8 work, health & skills trailblazers - £45m for 8 youth trailblazers - £15m for GBW plans in other areas - £115m for 'Connect to Work' (Universal Support)

🗞️ Responding to the Get Britain Working White Paper in @telegraphnews.bsky.social, @stephenevans.bsky.social highlights the need to get the economy growing in order to support young people into earning or learning. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

🗣️ “I’m particularly pleased to see the Youth Guarantee, which we have long called for. There can be few bigger priorities than ensuring young people get the education and careers they need.” @stephenevans.bsky.social in @personneltoday.bsky.social (1/2) www.personneltoday.com/hr/get-brita...

“We know what’s needed and we’ve got one million reasons to act.” In a new blog, @stephenevans.bsky.social sets out how the Govt can make its new Youth Guarantee work, outlining how the guarantee should build over time and invest in new forms of support. 💡 learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol...

🔍 L&W’s @stephenevans.bsky.social responds to the latest #labourmarket stats from ONS, focusing on the “troubling” rise of 16-24-year-olds who are not in work or full-time education. ⤵️ Subscribe to receive our full labour market briefing later today: learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-pol... 🔗

New data shows disability employment gap slightly narrowing (slowly!) 2013-pandemic. Stalled thereafter. Only 1 in 10 out of work disabled people get help to find work each year & support works less well. Will be big Govt focus given size of gap & rising disability benefit bill.

It’s day 4⃣ of #LifelongLearningWeek! We’re looking forward to our webinar with @ufitrust.bsky.social at 1pm exploring the potential of VocTech in getting more adults learning. 💻🖱️ Join us at 1pm: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/lea...

📢 It’s #LifelongLearningWeek – and there’s never been a better time to make the case for learning! Learning improves health and wellbeing, helps people get into work, and supports economic growth.📚🔧🎨🌱 Check out our plans for the week: festivaloflearning.org.uk/get-involved...

NEW: Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2024 finds stark and growing inequalities in adult participation in learning. Its publication marks the start of #LifelongLearningWeek. Here’s what you need to know. ⬇️🧵 learningandwork.org.uk/resources/re...