Naomi Clayton, deputy director of Learning and Work Institute, explains why investment in training and workforce development can help businesses of all sizes stand out from the crowd.

Learning and Work Institute and the West Midlands Combined Authority are in search of people and organisations that have remarkable stories that will inspire others to get involved in adult learning. Nominations are open until 2 February 2024.

Catherine Foot, Director of Phoenix Insights, reflects on the Festival of Learning Awards Ceremony for 2023.

The Festival of Learning award winners for 2023 have been announced by Learning and Work Institute. The ten winners, revealed at an awards ceremony, include inspiring stories of adult learners, as well as outstanding adult learning provision, tutors and employers.

Today, Ufi VocTech Trust (Ufi) and Learning and Work Institute (L&W) announce a new strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption and deployment of technology to help every adult in the UK get the skills they need to participate and benefit from our transitioning economy.

Lifelong learning is one of those things that many people – including politicians – are in favour of in principle, but where that doesn’t always translate into concrete action.

The Festival of Learning award winners for 2022 have been announced by Learning and Work Institute. The 10 winners, revealed at our first in-person awards ceremony in three years, include inspiring stories of adult learners, as well as outstanding adult learning provision, tutors and employers. 

Lifelong learning helps grow the economy, gives people opportunities, helps build communities, and saves money for public services. We need to build a lifelong learning century.

The Festival of Learning award winners for 2021 have been announced by Learning and Work Institute. The 12 winners, revealed at an online awards ceremony, include inspiring stories of adult learners, as well as outstanding adult learning provision, tutors and employers.