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The power of potential: Supporting the future of ‘NEET’ young people in the labour market

19 Jul 2022
Employment Young people

This report investigates the characteristics, circumstances and challenges faced by young people who are NEET - both those who are economically inactive and those who are seeking employment, but have been unable to secure jobs.

The participation gap: The UK’s labour market through the pandemic in international context

11 Jul 2022
Employment

Our new analysis explores how the UK compares to other countries on employment, inactivity and recovery since the pandemic.

Best practice in delivering pre-apprenticeships

30 Jun 2022
Apprenticeships & technical education Lifelong learning Young people

Learning and Work Institute worked in partnership with J. P. Morgan to explore best practice in the design and delivery of pre-apprenticeship programmes across Europe.

Pre-apprenticeships provider guides

30 Jun 2022
Apprenticeships & technical education

L&W have developed a set of resources to support pre-apprenticeship providers with the design & delivery of high-quality programmes that support young people to enter apprenticeships. They are also available here in French, German and Spanish.

Skills for a net-zero economy: Insights from employers and young people

24 Jun 2022
Apprenticeships & technical education Better work Young people

L&W has conducted research on behalf of WorldSkills UK, exploring how the skills system can help young people acquire the high-quality technical skills needed to support the UK’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions.

Care Leavers and the Welfare System

20 Jun 2022
Employment Young people

With the support of Lloyds Bank Foundation, we've been working together with young people from Leicestershire Cares, Drive Forward and Homes2Inspire to understand care leavers’ experiences of the welfare system and develop policy recommendations.

The impact of higher inflation on skills budgets in England

17 Jun 2022
Lifelong learning

Inflation has risen significantly since the 2021 spending review. This briefing explores what this means for learning and skills funding, and what should happen next.

Local learning: Place-based insight on what works to drive up essential skills participation

27 May 2022
Essential skills

L&W has investigated innovative, place-based interventions in three areas where participation in essential skills learning declined the most to look at what works at a local level to engage learners in essential skills learning.

Work Local impacts

17 May 2022
Employment

This report, commissioned by LGA, explores the potential impact of improving skills and employment in different geographies and tailoring support to meet local needs.

Raising the bar: Increasing employer investment in skills

02 May 2022
Better work

Marking five years since the introduction of the Government’s apprenticeship levy, this report argues for a new ‘Super Skills Tax Credit’ to support levelling up.