training

Training in Australian Firms – A new definition of informal training which is comprehensible to employers and workers alike needed

This paper examines the use of informal training for workers, by Australian companies and other organisations. Using survey data, it reports the prevalence of informal training and also the utilisation of different types of informal training. Differences are found by employer size, particularly for the different types. By examining qualitative responses, it is found that … Continue reading →

Investment in Training in UK – A significant decline in participation

The UK has seen a significant decline in investment in adult education and training. This chapter analyses how the skills system should be reformed. Key findings 1. The UK has seen a significant decline in participation in adult education and training. The number of publicly funded qualifications started by adults has declined by 70% since … Continue reading →

Job-Related Training and Parenthood – Penalties that are particularly pronounced for mothers and in the first years after childbirth

Gender inequalities in paid and unpaid work are well documented, but patterns of advantage or disadvantage in further job-related training have been less explored. Previous cross-sectional studies indicate gender differences in further training, with lower participation rates and shorter training sessions for women, especially mothers. Based on the National Educational Panel Study for Germany (adult … Continue reading →

Make a training plan in US – The 3 steps of careeronestop.org

Want to get started in college or a training program, but don’t have a solid plan yet? Setting a goal is a great place to start your training journey. Goals give you something to plan your activities around. And they’re a way to measure your success. Setting education goals is not complicated. Your goals can … Continue reading →

Low Participation of Adults in Training in Europe – 28% say that they lack technical skills and 23% say they lack general skills

In 2019, Cedefop launched a pan-European opinion survey on adult learning and continuing vocational education and training (CVET). The findings show that adults of all ages and across all occupations and qualifications recognise the need for new skills. This need, however, seems insufficient to motivate adults to participate in learning and CVET at the desired … Continue reading →

Covid in Western Europe and US – Government-sponsored job and skills training for workers garners the highest shares of support

The coronavirus outbreak has caused, among other things, a debate around how to best rebuild national economies ravaged by the pandemic. Across the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, significant shares believe their economic system needs either major changes or a complete overhaul, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in the … Continue reading →

Canada’s Training Ecosystem – A dire need to link the skills acquired through training and education programs to those sought in the job market

The recent Fall Economic Statement made it clear that the government is committed to investing in skills development to help Canadians weather the post-pandemic recovery. But how can we know what training helps to get the in-demand jobs? In a new paper published by the Institute for Research on Public Policy, Tony Bonen (Labour Market … Continue reading →

Employer Skills Survey (ESS) in UK – Three-fifths (61%) of employers had funded or arranged training

The Employer Skills Survey (ESS) has run biennially since 2011, providing a vital source of intelligence on the skills issues employers face. ESS traditionally has an inward- looking focus assessing the current skills position and skills needs of employers. It has sat alongside the Employer Perspectives Survey, which is primarily outward-looking, covering provision of and … Continue reading →

Learning through Lockdown in UK – 22 million people or 43%, but participation varied enormously across different groups

The 2020 Adult Participation in Learning Survey explores people’s experiences of learning since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic and the national lockdown introduced on 23 March 2020. This includes why people chose to learn through lockdown, how they learnt, the barriers they experienced, and their intentions to continue learning in the future. The survey … Continue reading →

Deskless (Frontline) Workers – Training makes them feel connected and secure in their jobs, survey finds

A new TalentCards report examines the state of training for deskless workers, a group that makes up a staggering 80% of the global workforce, and has proven essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveyed amid the pandemic, frontline and deskless employees (such as nurses, teachers, salespeople, construction workers, truck drivers, etc.) stated that they wouldn’t switch … Continue reading →

Training and Subcontracting in Value Chains – The lower down, the more its position correlates with low levels of training

Subcontracting strategies in labour-intensive industries have escalated over the past forty years. They are reflected in the fragmentation and geographic dispersion of the activities that make up the so-called value chains. It is already known that these strategies tend to influence employees’ employment and working conditions. In addition, our results point to the existence of … Continue reading →

COVID, Reskilling and Upskilling – 42% of companies stepped up their investment while 42% of employees have pursued training on their own after the coronavirus outbreak

Employee reskilling and upskilling training is in the spotlight. Learn how and why companies reskill and upskill their workforce and what employees think. In late 2019, the World Economic Forum issued an alert. Lack of skills was keeping CEOs awake at night. The only way to bridge the skills gap is through upskilling or reskilling … Continue reading →

COVID in US and Job Training – How does it matter ? (video)

COVID and Work – Logging in to learn, an infographic

COVID, Unemployment and Training – The Coursera Workforce Recovery Initiative has 3,800 courses and 400 Specializations available for free

Government agencies serving unemployed populations can get Coursera for unemployed workers at no cost How the program works: 3,800 courses and 400 Specializations available for free Course Certificates offered for each course completed Enrollment is open through September 30, 2020 for organizations to enroll unemployed workers in courses Newly-enrolled learners will have through December 31, … Continue reading →