Learning and Work Institute
Learning and Work Institute is an independent policy and research organisation focused on lifelong learning and better work. Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. We research what works, influence policy and develop new ideas to improve practice.
Learning and work data analysis
We’re experts in what works in learning, skills and employment, informed by statistical analysis.
Employment and Skills Convention
This major annual event brings the employment and skills sectors together to tackle key issues in policy and practice.
Get the Nation Learning
Our campaign for lifelong learning. Because when adults learn, our society and economy thrive.
UK must make training the ‘go-to’ response to skills needs, or risk holding back growth, new report warns
The Government’s plans to get the economy growing risk falling short unless it takes action to reverse sharp falls in the training employees get at work, new L&W analysis warns.
Innovative, “hyper-local” approach to employment support completes two years
An innovative employment support pilot spanning Medway to Merseyside has shown promise reaching social housing residents who are out of work but do not typically access mainstream support.
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We aim to maximise our impact and reach through the quality of our work and by working in partnership.
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We partner with Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) and local government, helping to ensure that devolution of employment and skills across the UK benefits individuals, communities and the economy.
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