Our work with regional and local government

Our policy and research work has included:

• Modelling adult literacy and numeracy needs across England
• Developing top tips and practical guidance to inform the rollout of Connect to Work
• Reviewing the West Midlands Combined Authority’s ESOL provision
• Researching higher technical skills through a sector specific, place-based approach in the North East and East Midlands MSA areas

We pilot and evaluate place-based solutions to employment and skills challenges, including:

• Piloting community-led employment support across England through JobsPlus, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and Youth Futures Foundation
• Supporting people across the UK to reskill and change careers through our New Futures pilots, funded by the Covid-19 Support Fund
• Evaluating youth employmenttrailblazers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and in London
• Evaluating place-based digital learning solutions piloted across the UK, funded by Ufi VocTech Trust

Our campaigns and events work includes:

• Supporting MSAs to develop and deliver Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards and the West Midlands Adult Learning Awards, highlighting the best of adult skills provision and promoting pride in the achievements of local people, providers and employers
• Our annual Employment and Skills Convention provides a platform for mayoral combined authorities and local government to share approaches that promote regional growth and inclusive outcomes.
• Online events for MSAs and local government audiences, from sharing learnings from community-led employment support to developing local action plans for healthy work