Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. Our latest impact report highlights the work we completed from April 2024 to March 2025.
26 November 2025
Bold new plan needed to help 60,000 more people into work in Wales and tackle economic inactivity.
Wales should set a bold ambition for at least three quarters of working-age people to be in work, closing the employment gap with the rest of the UK, argues a new report from Learning and Work Institute (L&W). The report finds this would boost the Welsh economy by £1.4 billion and save taxpayers up to £500 million per year.
7 November 2025
Spotlight on Newport – Place within a place
Ufi VocTech Trust, in partnership with Adult Learning Wales, Newport City Council and Learning and Work Institute, have launched an innovative place-based collaboration to integrate education and skills development opportunities within the communities of East Newport.
7 November 2025
Shine a light on the heroes of adult learning – celebrate the tutors who inspire, support, and transform lives every day.
Learning and Work Institute announces the launch of the Inspire! Tutor Awards 2026, celebrating the dedication, passion, and impact of adult learning tutors across Wales.
23 October 2025
Learning and Work Institute is proud to have been accredited as a Living Pension Employer
The Living Pension is a voluntary savings target for employers who want to help workers, especially those on low pay, build up a pension pot that will provide enough income to meet basic everyday needs in retirement. It launched in March 2023.
21 October 2025
Delivering a more inclusive Welsh labour market
Employment support in Wales is changing, with the UK Labour Government committing to the devolution of all non-Jobcentre Plus employment support programmes. Learning and Work Institute (L&W) analysis indicates an estimated £47 million will be provided through devolution to deliver additional employment support in Wales. This is a key moment for Welsh Government to design and deliver employment support tailored to the needs of communities across the country.
15 October 2025
Learning and Work Institute publishes latest Impact Report for 2024-25
Our vision is for a fair and prosperous society where learning and work enable everyone to realise their potential. Our latest impact report highlights the work we completed from April 2024 to March 2025.
13 October 2025
Learning and Work Institute announces new Director for Wales
Learning and Work Institute today announced the appointment of Michelle Matheron as Director for Wales.
10 October 2025
Never Stop Learning: Celebrating Success at This Year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards
Last month, Swansea came alive with celebration as we honoured the incredible achievements of adult learners at the awards ceremony. The room was filled with emotion, warmth, and powerful stories of perseverance and triumph. Each story is a shining example of the impact of lifelong learning as a catalyst for change that opens doors, builds confidence, and sparks real transformation.
16 September 2025
It’s September, it’s back to school… and it’s Adult Learners’ Week. We’re putting family learning under the spotlight!
September has arrived, and my focus is on Adult Learners’ Week and coordinating a campaign with hundreds of partners across Wales. Together, we aim to encourage more adults to build their skills with confidence. We approach the campaign by identifying key partners to reach into communities and crafting messages that resonate with those who may have learned too early that education isn’t for them.
