Events
We offer must-attend events designed to support professional development and networking for people working in the employment and skills sector. To sponsor or partner with us, get in touch.
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Next Steps for Fair Work in Wales
Wednesday 17 January 2024
Online
This event was a significant opportunity for discussing the future of fair work practices in Wales. We explored the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in creating a fair and equitable work environment for all in Wales.
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What can Wales learn from Ireland’s adult literacy strategy?
Friday 22 September 2023
Online
“Literacy is a form of power. It offers a person the opportunity to carve out a place for themselves in the world. The ability to read and write, work with numbers and navigate the digital sphere can unleash an individual’s potential.” The challenges of tackling the literacy, numeracy and digital skills for adults was explored in this online event.
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The impact of learning on the confidence, wellbeing and determination of women in Wales
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Online
Research published by Wales’ leading gender equality charity, Chwarae Teg and the Learning and Work Institute reveals the multiple benefits to women from adult learning
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ESOL Development Day
Monday 27 March 2023
Cardiff
The day was for ESOL providers and practitioners to network; to have discussions and insight into research and teaching practices; and to also explore the findings of the Review of ESOL in Wales, commissioned by Welsh Government.
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Taith Autumn Conference for Adult Education in Wales
Tuesday 29 November 2022
Online
An event to find out more about Taith the new programme to enable organisations in Wales to develop international links and partnerships. Adult education has a funding pathway in Taith – supporting staff and learners to learn, work or volunteer abroad and to provide opportunities to work in partnership to address priorities within the sector.
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A Celebration of Adult Learning
Thursday 22 September 2022
Cardiff
At our Celebration of Adult Learning event we heard first-hand the incredible stories of our Inspire! Adult Learning Award winners who showcased the barriers that learners have to overcome to achieve their ambitions and how their lives have been transformed through education.
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Adult Learning Conference: Building a second chance nation
Thursday 31 March 2022
Online
With the Welsh Government committed to a making Wales a second chance nation and a new duty to promote lifelong learning being considered as part of new legislation, there has never been a more important time for the sector to make their voice heard and to influence decision makers. This annual Adult Learning Conference focussed on what needs to be done to make these ambitions a reality.
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Employability and Skills Wales Convention 2021
Wednesday 17 November 2021
Online
As we begin to emerge from the pandemic the focus of policy makers has turned to the recovery and how we can build a greener and fairer economy that is fit for the future. This year the Employability and Skills Convention considered the key labour market challenges facing Wales as a result of the last eighteen months and how the sector can deliver the skills needed for the future.
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Adult Learning Conference: A wellbeing society: the role of adult learning in post pandemic Wales
Monday 22 February 2021
Online
Recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges presented by our exit from the European Union place more importance on the role of lifelong learning to equip people and communities with the resilience and skills to bounce back and move forward.
