Could you be one of two new additions to the L&W team?

If so, check out our new Head of Programme and Jobs Plus Programme Manager roles and apply before 13 May. ⤵️
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We’re hiring for two great positions Learning and Work Institute.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested and get in touch if you’d like to discuss either role.

We’re pleased to announce our new Director of Policy and Research, Naomi Clayton! 🎉

#skills #employment #labourmarket #research #policy

Find out more. ⤵️
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New report from The Fabian Society on financial support for carers. Great to see Learning and Work Institute & Carers Trust call to exempt young adult carers from the 21 hour rule included. This rule forces many to chose between caring for their families and staying in learning. 👇👇

“For many people, there are multiple, intersecting barriers to participation in adult learning.”

Zarin Mahmud, L&W researcher, reflects on challenges and opportunities for adult learning in Belfast, as part of the #VocTechChallenge with Ufi VocTech Trust. ⤵️
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Time for a £15 per hour minimum wage? Perhaps, as part of a plan for economic growth & widening employment support (to limit any rise in unemployment) & good work (so higher hourly wages don't lead to worsening elsewhere). And a partnership approach. fenews.co.uk/exclusive/time…

Looking forward to the conversation with Rachel Hewitt at #Bett2024 this afternoon where we’ll be discussing the evolving skills landscape and meeting future skills needs

New report out w/ The St Martin's Group today on apprenticeship success.

Recommendations inc:

🔸DfE review how to ensure sufficient time allowed for off-the-job training
🔸Employers provide more pastoral support to apprentices
🔸DfE set out guidance on employers’ responsibilities

I really enjoyed the discussion on Fair Work in Wales this morning. Great inputs from the panellists w/ discussion about trends in job quality, what the evidence tells us (and where it’s lacking) and debate on policy solutions.

Thinking of submitting a nomination for #FestivalofLearning2024 ? Want to make your nomination stand out?

Check out our top tips for a high-quality nomination below and head over to our website for more guidance. ✍️

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Great to see positive responses from Rt Hon Stephen McPartland and Kirsten Oswald MP to ‘Working Futures’ by Policy@Manchester, which features a foreword by Naomi Clayton, in Blackpool Gazette. 📰

The report explores how a range of factors will impact the future of work.
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We’re #hiring ! 📢

Are you interested in delivering a range of high-quality, high-impact projects on learning, skills and employment?

We’ve got two fantastic research positions up for grabs...

🔍 Researcher
🌟 Research Intern

Apply now 👇
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Still time to register for today's free policy event and panel session at 2pm on the Autumn Statement 2023 with panellists
Susan Pember 💙, Dr Fiona Aldridge, Simon Ashworth, @NickHillman, Naomi Clayton and Julian Gravatt
We'll be looking at the implications for post-16 education,…

Today’s the day! 🚀

Our Employment and Skills Summit is ready to begin – and it’s not too late to join us on Zoom!

Find us here at 9.30am: learningandwork.org.uk/events-2/emplo…

🧵 #EmpSkills23 Clarion Futures Youth Futures Foundation The Edge Foundation City & Guilds

📢 “Dear Secretary of State…”

NEW: this #CarersRightsDay , Learning and Work Institute and Carers Trust are launching an open letter calling for reforms to the 21 hour rule in the benefit system.

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🧵 (1/7) Department for Work and Pensions

L&W chief exec Stephen Evans responds to the Government’s Back to Work Plan, announced on 16 November 2023.

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