“At a time when young people are thinking about their next steps, too many are at risk of being left behind, with long-term consequences for their futures.” . 💬 L&W Deputy Director @EGerard_LW responds to the latest NEET data from @ONS.

Our August labour market briefing is now live. 🔴. Read our full analysis of the latest labour market data from @ONS. ⬇️.

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“New funding to support construction training in ten colleges in England is welcome. But it comes alongside cuts to other funding.”. ✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the DfE’s announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges.

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“We need to widen employment support, with only one in ten out-of-work disabled people getting help to find a job each year.”. 💬 L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the latest labour market data from @ONS.

“The UK is systemically underinvesting in learning and skills, holding back productivity and opportunity. That needs to change.”. ✍️ L&W chief exec @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.

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“Achieving the Government’s 80% employment rate target will require a growing economy and a plan to help two million more people in work.”. L&W’s @Stephen_EvansUK responds to the latest labour market data from ONS. ⤵️. (1/2).

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We’re #hiring for a new Director for Wales! . In this key role at L&W, leading our Wales Team and part of our Senior Management Team, you’d be working to further increase our impact on learning, skills and employment in Wales. Apply by 29 August. ⬇️📝.

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The top tip themes are: .🔍 Identifying and engaging participants.🔗 Strategic integration and joining up services .💼 Employer engagement .💬 Engagement with wider partners .✅ Skills and experience of staff.

Rolling out from April 2025 and spanning 43 areas across England and four areas in Wales, Connect to Work aims to support 100,000 disabled people and people with complex needs into sustainable employment each year.

NEW: Commissioned by @LGAcomms, L&W has produced top tips to support local government to develop a high quality Connect to Work service. These top tips cover the benefits of Connect to Work and how it can be aligned to other council and external work.

Today’s a big day at L&W – it’s our #EmpSkills25 Convention in London!. With a jam-packed agenda, we look forward to exploring the path to productive, inclusive and sustainable growth. 💡. Head over to our Bluesky (@learnworkuk.bsky.social) for live updates throughout the day.

Nominations for the @MayorofLondon Adult Learning Awards are now open!. For the 4th year running, we’re delighted to be working with the Greater London Authority to celebrate London’s thriving #adultlearning sector. 📨 Get your nomination in by 25 July.

Find out more in ‘Balancing work and care’, funded by.@HealthFdn to inform the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives 👇. . #CarersWeek . (8/8).

Our report sets out policy options to fix the foundations of support for carers, including:. 🤝 A joined-up National Carers Strategy.🎯 Tailored employment support.💡 Raising carers’ awareness of support available.💼 Working with employers to better support carers. (7/8).

The more time someone spends caring each week, the greater their reported barriers to work: 7 in 10 carers who spend <20 hours caring a week have a job, compared to fewer than half of carers who spend 20+ hours caring each week. (6/8).