LEARNING WORKS

1. LEARNING WORKS Launch of Research Study into Learner Participation and Progression 4th December 2007

2. EGSA CONTEXT • 40 years of Connecting Adults with Learning • Local, independent, frontline Information, Advice & Guidance service for adults • 10+ years IFB experience in EU Peace Programmes BIG ISSUES 2006: • Measuring impact • Tracking progress • Managing information

3. RESEARCH CAPACITY SOLUTION: Web based Management Information System – designed and developed by EGSA & ICONI working in partnership Tracking Technology and Guidance Expertise - A combination available to other organisations OCN NI commissioned EGSA to carry out this research

4. CONTEXT FOR THE RESEARCH • In the context of the Government’s current focus on skills and the economy • OCN NI is keen to support the agenda for economic success and social inclusion • OCN NI wished to test the anecdotal evidence that their distinctive approach to accreditation supports widening participation and progression • The research also set out to engage both providers of learning and learners themselves

5. BACKGROUND TO THE RESEARCH CONTINUED Participating Educational Providers Workers Educational Association

6. FINDINGS Learners highlighted a number of benefits including: • Increases employment opportunities • Re-engages people in a formal learning process • Supports learners to progress on to further learning opportunities • Supports the acquisition of new skills Link to Betsy’s video diary

7. BENEFITS GAINED

8. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

9. PROGRESSION TO FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Link to Andrew Dougal Interview