Learning for work: impact statistics

Of respondents that answered a question regarding their employment status, 40% reported that they were in work at the time of the course; and 60% were not in work.

Impacts on learners in employment
Learners reported that they: Strongly agree or agree

Considered the course helped them to do their job better

54%

Felt the course had improved their leadership and/or management skills

39%

Believed the course had helped develop relationships with people at work

57%

Reported earning more, gaining a promotion, or taking on more responsibility

27%

Felt the course gave them the confidence and/or opportunity to obtain a qualification

48%

My Level 2 certificate has helped me gain employment in a secondary school and make a career change as a result.

I can manage my self-employed business and do the booking work independently as a result of skill gained from Adult Education.

Yoga has been a longstanding hobby for me, but qualifying as a teacher and establishing my own small group practice - takes it to the next level

I only got a job thanks to the skills and knowledge gained from doing the courses

I can be lacking in confidence so the courses have helped me to approach my work in a more positive manner

The course helped me to have better commination skills at work

Impact on learners not in employment
Learners reported that they Strongly agree or agree

Improved their skills, knowledge or motivation to find work

21%

Experienced greater confidence in searching for a job

20%

Had gained skills they needed for the job they want

22%

Felt more confident about keeping a job

19%

Had a better understanding about further training and support

23%

I signed up to be a volunteer at the local school which hopefully can help me get into paid employment thanks to doing my level 2 support in  teaching

As a result, I have started working on a voluntary basis, interpreting English to centre users and also as maths teaching assistant at Coventry College

I'm looking forward for seeking employment because I have gained knowledge and experience, I'm more confident.