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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Taith Learner Ambassador project dissemination event
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Cardiff
The Taith Learner Ambassador Programme is a partnership with representatives from Ceredigion Council, Neath Port Talbot Adult Learning Partnership, Adult Learning Wales, Carmarthenshire Adult Community Learning, Conwy & Denbighshire ACL partnership, Gwynedd & Môn ACL Partnership, Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg Gwent and Learning and Work Institute..
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ESOL Development Day
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Swansea
The day included valuable insights into research, along with networking and practical sessions designed for tutors, managers, and volunteers working within ESOL.
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Employment and Skills Wales Convention – Moving forward in times of change
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Cardiff
The focus of the convention was on the impact of global changes such as the transition to a low carbon economy, the disruptive nature of AI and automation and what an ageing population means for Wales’ workforce.
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Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2023: Wales
Thursday 12 September 2024
Online
The survey provides a unique insight into how many adults are taking part in learning each year, the benefits people see from learning, and the reasons why some adults say they have not taken part in learning.
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Employment Support Policy for Wales event
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Cardiff
The purpose of the event was to discuss the findings of Learning and Work Institute’s report on the future of employment support policy in Wales. It was an opportunity to consider the landscape around devolution of employment support policies across the UK and debate their implications for Wales.
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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.
