======Future of skills and lifelong learning======
This report examines the future of skills and lifelong learning in the UK, highlighting challenges such as low literacy and numeracy, work-readiness of labor market entrants, mismatches between demand and supply of skills, and the prevalence of low skills equilibria. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning throughout life to adapt to technological changes and dynamic global markets.\\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-skills-and-lifelong-learning|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |[[encyclopedia:uk_government_office_for_science|UK Government Office for Science]]  |
|Publication date:  |November 27, 2017  |
|Authors:  |Aaron Eveleigh, Alan Roberts, Alan Tuckett, Alastair Thomson, Andrew Brown, Andy Westwood, Anna Vignoles, Anne Green, Cary Cooper, Charles Jans, Chris Miles, Erin Oerton, Ewart Keep, Hannah Coaker, Izzy Wightman, Jay Amin, Jo Cagney, Mo Dowlut, Peter Glover, Plamena Pehlivanova, Rupert Lewis, Simon Whitfield, Stephen Bennett, Thom Booth, Tom Wells  |
|Geographic focus:  |United Kingdom   |
|Page count:  |112  |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved analyzing existing data, commissioning papers, and consulting with experts to understand the current state of skills and lifelong learning in the UK, as well as to forecast future needs and trends.\\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK's skills landscape, discussing the decline in formal work-based training, the uneven uptake of lifelong learning across society, and the need for better labor market information. It suggests strategies for addressing low skills equilibria and improving work-readiness, including partnerships between employers and education providers, and targeted regional approaches.\\ 
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